noose

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noun

ˈnüs 

1

: a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn

2

: something that snares like a noose

noose

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verb

noosed; noosing

transitive verb

1

: to secure by a noose

2

: to make a noose in or of

Synonyms

Noun

• entanglement
• mesh(es)
• morass
• net
• quagmire
• quicksand
• snare
• tanglement
• toil(s)
• trap
• web

Examples of noose in a Sentence

Noun

the representative was forced to resign after getting caught in a noose of lies and corruption

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Lucas said posts about the employees — who were not involved in the post about Butker’s residency — included the N-word, an image of a Black person hanging from a noose and threats. —Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2024

Gaines has designed a 30-foot support structure from which a bronze-cast oak tree hangs by a noose. —Adam Bradley, New York Times, 16 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English nose, of uncertain origin

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing noose

• slip noose
• tighten the noose

Kids Definition

noose

noun

ˈnüs

: a loop that passes through a knot at the end of a line so that it gets smaller when the other end of the line is pulled