megfojtották

Megfojtották is a Hungarian term that translates to "they were strangled" or "they have been strangled" in English. It refers to the act of causing death by compressing the neck and obstructing the airway. This method of killing can be achieved through various means, including manual strangulation with hands, ligature strangulation using a rope or cord, or strangulation by crushing the neck.

Historically and in forensic contexts, "megfojtották" is used to describe the cause of death in cases where strangulation is identified as the mechanism. The examination of the neck for signs of bruising, petechiae (small red or purple spots), or damage to the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage are crucial in determining if strangulation occurred.

The term can appear in legal proceedings, police reports, and historical accounts. It is a direct and unambiguous description of a violent cause of death. The context in which "megfojtották" is used will determine the specific nuances of its meaning, but the core concept remains the act of death by strangulation.