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throttle vs compress

compress vs throttle

throttle and compress both are nouns.

throttle and compress both are verbs.

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

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