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!
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Recent Examples of throttle
The streets of Syria were a carnival of car horns, fireworks and flags after President Donald Trump made the surprise announcement that the United States would lift sanctions that have throttled the country’s economy for more than 45 years.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2025
The first ones debuted in 1930, as the Great Depression throttled the world’s economy, and it was priced accordingly for the times.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Left-hander Mitchell Parker, who started his sophomore campaign with five straight quality starts, was throttled by the Mets lineup right from the start.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Trump’s whirlwind policies have already throttled Yiwu’s supply chains.
—Chang Che, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2025
The first ones debuted in 1930, as the Great Depression throttled the world’s economy, and it was priced accordingly for the times.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Left-hander Mitchell Parker, who started his sophomore campaign with five straight quality starts, was throttled by the Mets lineup right from the start.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Trump’s whirlwind policies have already throttled Yiwu’s supply chains.
—Chang Che, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throttle
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Many of these artisans — traditionally known for their boldness and innovation — are finding ways to maintain quality and brand integrity without asking loyal customers to choke on the price.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Chia seed water can be a choking hazard, so make sure the seeds are thoroughly soaked to prevent choking.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
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According to Maggi, someone called police about 10:40 a.m. to report a man was strangling a woman in the area of Normal Avenue just west of Parks Avenue.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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She had been beaten about the face and neck and strangled, cops said at the time.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Throttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throttle. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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