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

My contact at Proton Mail explained that the process can get throttled at the provider’s end. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Russia’s domestic political opposition, then, has been effectively throttled since Putin launched his war on Ukraine. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

In Allen’s view, too many restrictions would risk throttling a technology that could otherwise bring huge benefits; too few would invite a high-profile incident that draws a public backlash. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

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

Phrases Containing throttle

• at full throttle