Hyphenation of strangles

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word strangles? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

stran-gles

Definitions of strangles:

1.
An acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes
2.
Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
He tried to strangle his opponent A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes
3.
Conceal or hide
Smother a yawn Muffle one's anger Strangle a yawn
4.
Die from strangulation
5.
Prevent the progress or free movement of
He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather The imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
6.
Constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
7.
Struggle for breath
Have insufficient oxygen intake He swallowed a fishbone and gagged

Synonyms of strangles:

nounequine distemper, distemper

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