Synonyms for throttle

Noun

1. accelerator, throttle, throttle valve, valve

usage: a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

2. accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun, pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever

usage: a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"

Verb

1. restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle, control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

usage: place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"

2. strangle, strangulate, throttle, kill

usage: kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air; "he tried to strangle his opponent"; "A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes"

3. choke, throttle, enrich

usage: reduce the air supply; "choke a carburetor"