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compress vs throttle

throttle vs compress

compress and throttle both are nouns.

compress and throttle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compress Yes No Yes No
throttle Yes No Yes No
compress (noun) throttle (noun)
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
compress (verb) throttle (verb)
squeeze or press together reduce the air supply
make more compact by or as if by pressing place limits on (extent or amount or access)
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Difference between compress and throttle

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