Subdue
Subdue verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.
Usage example: labored through the night to subdue the river's rising waters by building a wall of sandbags around their property
Throttle and subdue are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Throttle" instead a verb "Subdue".
Throttle
Throttle verb - To keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe.
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Synonyms for Throttle
Subdue and throttle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Throttle".
Nearby Words: throttled, throttling
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