Answer: throttled

AnswerCrossword Clue
THROTTLEDDecreased the flow of, as fuel
THROTTLEDChoked
THROTTLEDControlled fuel flow
throttledReduce the power of an engine or vehicle by use of the throttle
throttledAttack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them
throttledTHROTTLE, to strangle (to choke to death)
throttledControl (an engine or vehicle) with a throttle