throttle

verb

How many syllables in throttle?

There are 2 syllables in the word throttle.

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Divide throttle into syllables:

throt · tle

How to pronounce throttle:

Definition of throttle:

throttle (verb):: to kill by such action; to compress the throat of choke; to kill or injure (someone) by squeezing his or her throat

Synonyms for throttle:

accelerator

accelerator pedal

gas

gas pedal

gun

throttle valve

valve

Antonyms for throttle:

abet

advance

aid

allow

assist

begin

boost

clear

continue

encourage

facilitate

favor

favour

forward

free

further

help

lay bare

let go

liberate

loose

open

open up

permit

promote

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