Synonyms of throttling

throttling

verb

present participle of throttle

as in strangling

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

• strangling
• choking
• suffocating
• garroting
• asphyxiating
• stifling
• smothering
• scragging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restoring
• reviving
• resuscitating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throttling

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

Unlike a monopoly, which usually deals with a company throttling its power over competitors or consumers, a monopsony often refers to a company being the only player in a certain labor market, giving it outsized influence over employment conditions. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

The setup continuously monitors conditions, actively throttling dynamic power delivery and enforcing real-time voltage safety boundaries. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

None of this change of perception will stop Iran from throttling maritime passages or striking Saudi or Emirati ports. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Madonna kicked off the show, throttling through the New York-New Jersey stadium tunnels in a dune buggy, fittingly driven by renowned Brazilian soccer players Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, in a pre-recorded segment. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026

Mastering the laws of the parking lot can’t possibly prepare you for the throttling speed and amoral violence of the road beyond. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones deliver throttling bass thanks to their two full-range 40mm drivers. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Through a series of measures starting in 2022, Washington has cut off China’s access to the cutting-edge GPUs, throttling Chinese companies’ efforts in competing for the top AI models with US tech giants. — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 June 2026