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throttle vs strangle

strangle vs throttle

throttle is a noun but strangle is not a noun.

throttle and strangle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throttle Yes No Yes No
strangle No No Yes No
As verbs, strangle is a hyponym of throttle; that is, strangle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throttle:
  • throttle: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
  • strangle: 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, hamper, constrain, stiffen, tighten, tighten up, clamp down, crack down, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, cumber, encumber, restrain, scant, skimp.
As verbs, throttle and strangle are synonyms defined as:
  • throttle and strangle: kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Other synonyms of throttle include strangulate.
throttle (noun) strangle (noun)
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
throttle (verb) strangle (verb)
reduce the air supply constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
place limits on (extent or amount or access) struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air prevent the progress or free movement of
die from strangulation
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
suppress in order to conceal or hide
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