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strangle vs throttle

throttle vs strangle

strangle is not a noun while throttle is a noun.

strangle and throttle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strangle No No Yes No
throttle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, throttle is a hypernym of strangle; that is, throttle is a word with a broader meaning than strangle:
  • strangle: prevent the progress or free movement of
  • throttle: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other hypernyms of strangle include bound, confine, limit, restrict, trammel.
As verbs, strangle and throttle are synonyms defined as:
  • strangle and throttle: kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Other synonyms of strangle include strangulate.
strangle (noun) throttle (noun)
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
strangle (verb) throttle (verb)
constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing reduce the air supply
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake place limits on (extent or amount or access)
prevent the progress or free movement of kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
die from strangulation
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
suppress in order to conceal or hide
Difference between strangle and throttle

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