choking

[ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ]

choking Definition

• 1. the act of not being able to breathe because of something stuck in the throat
• 2. causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing

Using choking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "choking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was choking on a piece of meat.

• Example

  The smoke was so thick that I was choking.

• Example

  She was choking back tears as she spoke.

choking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for choking

• suffocating
• gagging
• strangling

Phrases with choking

• choke up

  to become too emotional to speak

  Example

  She choked up when she tried to talk about her father.

• choke something back

  to try not to show a strong emotion

  Example

  She choked back her anger and tried to remain calm.

• choke something down

  to eat or drink something with difficulty because you do not like it

  Example

  I had to choke down the medicine even though it tasted terrible.

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Summary: choking in Brief

Choking [ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ] refers to the act of not being able to breathe due to something stuck in the throat, or causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Examples include 'He was choking on a piece of meat,' and 'The smoke was so thick that I was choking.' Phrases include 'choke up,' meaning to become too emotional to speak, 'choke something back,' meaning to try not to show a strong emotion, and 'choke something down,' meaning to eat or drink something with difficulty because you do not like it.