throttle Synonyms
Another word for throttle
• noun (Context 1)
A mechanism that controls the flow of fluid, especially fuel or air, into an engine to regulate its speed and power output.
"The pilot pushed the throttle valve forward to increase engine power for takeoff."
• noun (Context 2)
The lever, pedal, or handle used by an operator to control the throttle mechanism.
"He kept his foot firmly on the accelerator as the car raced down the straightaway."
• verb (Context 3)
To intentionally limit, suppress, or constrain the flow of something (such as internet bandwidth, progress, or speech).
"The telecommunications company was fined for secretly throttling the connection speeds of its users."
• verb (Context 4)
To control, reduce, or regulate the speed of an engine or vehicle by restricting fuel or power.
"You need to decelerate back the engine when approaching the dock."
• verb (Context 5)
To choke or strangle by compressing the throat.
"The hero managed to escape before the villain could strangle him."
• noun (Context 6)
The throat, windpipe, or trachea, particularly of a person or animal.
"The wolf gripped its prey tightly by the throat."
Opposites of throttle
The opposite of throttle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: