strangled

adjective4 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.3

A cry that is suddenly stopped or made weak by strong emotion or a constriction of the throat.

A high-pitched, piercing cry that is suppressed or cut off before it can be fully voiced.

A sound of crying that is choked off, often indicating a struggle to control deep emotion.

A sudden, sharp intake of breath that is cut short, typically due to shock or pain.