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choke

Definition

  • verb: to become unable to breathe usually because something gets stuck in your throat or because the air is not good for breathing
  • verb: to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air
  • often + 'out'
  • synonyms: stifle, stick, repress

Examples

  • A growth on the artery wall is 'choking off' the blood supply.

  • He was 'choking back tears' as he talked about his late wife.

  • She 'choked' to death. = She died by 'choking'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I know what it is, Aaron. Mr. President, this is a purposeful provocation by the Iranians to take advantage of the night's events and choke off the Western world's main supply of oil. Just as we're on our knees, they're gonna step on our throat. Aaron. I finally got past the (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1