Synonyms of throttle

throttle

verb

ˈthrä-tᵊl 

as in to choke

to keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe

I was so angry at what he was saying that I could have throttled him!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choke
• strangle
• suffocate
• garrote
• smother
• stifle
• asphyxiate
• scrag

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restore
• revive
• resuscitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throttle

Many chip components are location-constrained and can easily be throttled by geopolitical factors. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Aug. 2026

And now, a quarter century later, the actress and animal rights activist throttled the internet once more by launching an OnlyFans in April, raking in millions during her first few months on the platform. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

In addition to simulating the dispersal of defense production, Taiwan is throttling the island’s mobile network to show civilians what happens when internet services are disabled. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Taiwan throttled its own internet during annual defense exercises this week, readying its population for a possible future attack by China. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing throttle

• at full throttle