Throttle

usgb/ˈθrɑːtl/
verb

To control or limit something in order to prevent it from growing or becoming too powerful.

The government is trying to throttle dissent by censoring social media.
Visual representation of "throttle" - To control or limit something in order to prevent it from growing or becoming too powerful

Often appears as...

  • throttle back
  • throttle down
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe suppressing activities or growth.

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The new regulations throttled industry expansion.
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Limiting Resources

Commonly refers to limiting resources like money or information.

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The company throttled investment into the risky project.
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