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throttle vs restrict

restrict vs throttle

throttle is a noun but restrict is not a noun.

throttle and restrict both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throttle Yes No Yes No
restrict No No Yes No
As verbs, throttle and restrict are synonyms defined as:
  • throttle and restrict: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other synonyms of throttle include bound, confine, limit, trammel.
throttle (noun) restrict (noun)
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
throttle (verb) restrict (verb)
reduce the air supply place limits on (extent or amount or access)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) place restrictions on
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air place under restrictions; limit access to by law
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
Difference between throttle and restrict

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