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choking

[ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ]

choking Definition

  • 1the act of not being able to breathe because of something stuck in the throat
  • 2causing 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

Phrases with choking

  • choke up

    to become too emotional to speak

    Example

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

  • to try not to show a strong emotion

    Example

    She choked back her anger and tried to remain calm.

  • 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.

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