ichidan verb, transitive verb
A transitive verb for squeezing or constricting something, most typically a person's neck or throat. It is narrower and more physically forceful than 締める, which covers general tightening or fastening.
彼は両手で相手の首を絞めた。
He strangled the other person with both hands.
蛇は獲物を強く絞める。
The snake constricts its prey tightly.