strangle

Prevent the progress or free movement of.

“the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries”

Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake.

Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air.

Suppress in order to conceal or hide.

“strangle a laugh”

Constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing.

Die from strangulation.