Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Strangle.
5 letter answer(s) to strangle
CHOKE
a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current
a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine
be too tight; rub or press; "This neckband is choking the cat"
become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
become stultified, suppressed, or stifled; "He is suffocating--living at home with his aged parents in the small village"
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; "She choked with emotion when she spoke about her deceased husband"
cause to retch or choke
check or slow down the action or effect of; "She choked her anger"
constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation; "The team should have won hands down but choked, disappointing the c
8 letter answer(s) to strangle
THROTTLE
a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air; "he tried to strangle his opponent"; "A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes"
place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
reduce the air supply; "choke a carburetor"
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