verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To stop flow through a vessel.
2. 2
   become constricted wordnet
3. 3
   To strangle.
4. 4
   constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air wordnet
5. 5
   kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air wordnet

Synonyms

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throttleabbreviateasphyxiatebarbarricadeblock

Antonyms

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facilitatefreepromoterelease