WorldJuly 28, 2026
strangulation
strang-gyuh-LAY-shun
Definition
The act or process of suppressing, hindering, or stopping the development or normal functioning of something, often used metaphorically to describe economic or political pressure.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'strangulare', meaning to throttle or choke, which itself comes from the Greek 'strangalos', describing something twisted or tightened.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe how U.S. economic sanctions and military pressure intended to collapse the Iranian regime actually hinder the democratic processes they were supposed to foster.
The Hidden Path to Regime Change in Iran
Read the full article ↗Foreign Affairs