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throttle vs hamper

hamper vs throttle

throttle and hamper both are nouns.

throttle and hamper both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throttle Yes No Yes No
hamper Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hamper is a hyponym of throttle; that is, hamper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throttle:
  • throttle: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
  • hamper: prevent the progress or free movement of
Other hyponyms of throttle include reduce, tighten, tie, gate, draw a line, draw the line, mark off, mark out, cramp, halter, strangle, constrain, stiffen, tighten, tighten up, clamp down, crack down, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, cumber, encumber, restrain, scant, skimp.
throttle (noun) hamper (noun)
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine a basket usually with a cover
a pedal that controls the throttle valve a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
throttle (verb) hamper (verb)
reduce the air supply prevent the progress or free movement of
place limits on (extent or amount or access) put at a disadvantage
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
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