How Do You Spell GARROTTE?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈaɹɒt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "garrotte" can be a bit tricky to understand. The word is pronounced /ɡəˈrɒt/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the second syllable. The double "r" in the spelling indicates a trilled "r" sound, and the final "e" is silent. The word is commonly used to refer to a method of execution by strangulation, or the instrument used to perform the act. The word can also be spelled "garrote" in some English-speaking countries.

GARROTTE Meaning and Definition

  1. Garrotte, also spelled garrote, is a noun that refers to a device or method used to strangle or execute a person by tightening a cord or wire around their neck. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to strangle or execute someone in this manner.

    The term can be traced back to the Spanish word "garrote," which means "stick." The traditional garrotte consisted of a metal or wooden collar with a tightening mechanism, usually a screw or a handle, allowing for the gradual choking of the victim. Over time, this method became associated with capital punishment and was frequently used for executions.

    In a more general sense, garrotte can also refer to the act of restraining or silencing someone by force or intimidation, often by tightening an imaginary or metaphorical noose around their freedom or expression. This can be seen in political or societal contexts where power is used to restrict individuals or suppress dissent.

    The term garrotte gained infamy during the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in Spain, where it was the preferred method of capital punishment. However, its use as a method of execution has diminished significantly in modern times due to its inherently cruel and inhumane nature. Today, the practice is considered a violation of human rights, and the use of garrotte is widely condemned by the international community.

Common Misspellings for GARROTTE

  • farrotte
  • varrotte
  • barrotte
  • harrotte
  • yarrotte
  • tarrotte
  • gzrrotte
  • gsrrotte
  • gwrrotte
  • gqrrotte
  • garritte
  • garrktte
  • garrltte
  • garrptte
  • garr0tte
  • garr9tte
  • garrottw
  • garrotts
  • garrottd

Etymology of GARROTTE

The word "garrotte" (also spelled "garrote") has its origins in Spanish. It comes from the Spanish word "garrote", which means a stick or cudgel used as a weapon. The Spanish term ultimately derives from the Latin word "virga", meaning "rod" or "stick". Over time, the term was adopted into English to specifically refer to a method of execution or a ligature device used for strangulation.

Similar spelling words for GARROTTE

Plural form of GARROTTE is GARROTTES

Conjugate verb Garrotte

CONDITIONAL

I would garrotte
you would garrotte
he/she/it would garrotte
we would garrotte
they would garrotte

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be garrotting
you would be garrotting
he/she/it would be garrotting
we would be garrotting
they would be garrotting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have garrotte
you would have garrotte
he/she/it would have garrotte
we would have garrotte
they would have garrotte

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been garrotting
you would have been garrotting
he/she/it would have been garrotting
we would have been garrotting
they would have been garrotting

FUTURE

I will garrotte
you will garrotte
he/she/it will garrotte
we will garrotte
they will garrotte

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be garrotting
you will be garrotting
he/she/it will be garrotting
we will be garrotting
they will be garrotting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have garrotted
you will have garrotted
he/she/it will have garrotted
we will have garrotted
they will have garrotted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been garrotting
you will have been garrotting
he/she/it will have been garrotting
we will have been garrotting
they will have been garrotting

IMPERATIVE

you garrotte
we let´s garrotte

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to garrotte

PAST

I garrotted
you garrotted
he/she/it garrotted
we garrotted
they garrotted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was garrotting
you were garrotting
he/she/it was garrotting
we were garrotting
they were garrotting

PAST PARTICIPLE

garrotted

PAST PERFECT

I had garrotted
you had garrotted
he/she/it had garrotted
we had garrotted
they had garrotted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been garrotting
you had been garrotting
he/she/it had been garrotting
we had been garrotting
they had been garrotting

PRESENT

I garrotte
you garrotte
he/she/it garrottes
we garrotte
they garrotte

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am garrotting
you are garrotting
he/she/it is garrotting
we are garrotting
they are garrotting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

garrotting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have garrotted
you have garrotted
he/she/it has garrotted
we have garrotted
they have garrotted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been garrotting
you have been garrotting
he/she/it has been garrotting
we have been garrotting
they have been garrotting
I would have garrotted
we would have garrotted
you would have garrotted
he/she/it would have garrotted
they would have garrotted

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