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choke vs throttle

throttle vs choke

choke and throttle both are nouns.

choke and throttle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
choke Yes No Yes No
throttle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, choke and throttle are synonyms defined as:
  • choke and throttle: reduce the air supply
choke (noun) throttle (noun)
a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current a pedal that controls the throttle valve
choke (verb) throttle (verb)
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion reduce the air supply
cause to retch or choke place limits on (extent or amount or access)
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
reduce the air supply
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of
become stultified, suppressed, or stifled
be too tight; rub or press
become or cause to become obstructed
wring the neck of
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
check or slow down the action or effect of
fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation
Difference between choke and throttle

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