Synonyms for
Choke
Definition
to have difficulty breathing because of something blocking the throat or windpipe
Synonyms & similar words
expire
gag
unclog
popoff
throttle
passaway
dropdead
scrag
backup
go
pass
chokecoil
snuffit
foul
fret
exit
conk
cashinoneschips
chokingcoil
buythefarm
suffocate
congest
asphyxiate
chokeoff
clog
strangle
suffocate
gag
throttle
smother
stifle
asphyxiate
suffice
block
clog
congest
jam
plug
obstruct
stuff
stop
bar
close
seal
shut
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- choke on food
- choke with rage
- choke up with emotion
- choke back tears
- choke the life out of
- choke the engine
- choke the competition
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'choke' can refer to literal obstruction of breathing or to being overwhelmed by emotion. 'Choke up' is a common phrasal verb for becoming unable to speak due to emotion.
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Example sentences
- He choked on a grape and had to be given the Heimlich maneuver.
- The smoke from the fire made me choke.
- I was so nervous during the speech, I felt like I was going to choke.
- The car's engine choked and sputtered.
- The weeds were choking the flowers out of existence.
Quotes
I'm not afraid to die, but I'm in no hurry to choke.
I choke on my own words.
The tears choked her voice.