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throttle

verb/noun

/ˈθrɒt.əl/

Meaning

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.

at full throttle

strangle, choke, suppress, stifle, control

release, liberate, free

throttle back, throttle control, full throttle, throttle the engine

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.)...

to express severe disapproval, often formally; strong criticism or disapproval

to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass

To do something; to take action; also a law passed by a government.

To throw something forcefully; the actors in a play or movie.