Grab
Grab verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Throttle
Throttle verb - To keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe.
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Synonyms for Throttle
Nearby Words: throttled, throttling
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Both words in one sentence
- In fact, if one of their dismembered arms manages to grab onto the other combatant it can throttle them with the stump.
Source: Video Game / Toribash -
Snake can sneak up on guards, grab them by the neck, and throttle them unconscious.
Source: Choke Holds -
Choke Holds: Snake can sneak up on guards, grab them by the neck, and throttle them unconscious.
Source: Videogame / Metal Gear Solid
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