strangulate

(verb) kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air. Synonyms: strangle, throttle. Examples: "He tried to strangle his opponent." "A man in boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes."

(verb) constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air.

(verb) become constricted. Example: "The hernia will strangulate."