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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The Mustangs also throttled Class 2A No. 5 Ozark Catholic by 35 points in mid-December.
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Erick Taylor, arkansasonline.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In 1931, the Great Depression was throttling America’s economy and dashing people’s spirits.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Trump doesn't have to worry about Riyadh throttling down production over a long period of time because the Saudis need the money.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Brown subsequently started against the Washington Commanders, caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown, started against the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 17 throttling Brown left early, then was one of 18 starters who sat out an inconsequential finale against the Giants.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Erick Taylor, arkansasonline.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In 1931, the Great Depression was throttling America’s economy and dashing people’s spirits.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Trump doesn't have to worry about Riyadh throttling down production over a long period of time because the Saudis need the money.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Brown subsequently started against the Washington Commanders, caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown, started against the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 17 throttling Brown left early, then was one of 18 starters who sat out an inconsequential finale against the Giants.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Throttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throttle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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