THROTTLE


Meaning of THROTTLE in English

n. 25B6; verb

he tried to throttle her : CHOKE, strangle, strangulate, garrotte.

attempts to throttle the criminal supply of drugs : SUPPRESS, inhibit, stifle, control, restrain, check, contain, put a/the lid on; stop, put an end to, end, stamp out.

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