choke
/tʃoʊk/
verb
- To have difficulty breathing because something is blocking your throat or because of strong emotion.
- He started to choke on a piece of meat and needed help.
- She choked with tears when she heard the sad news.
- The smoke was so thick that it made everyone choke.
- To block or clog something so that air or liquid cannot pass through easily.
- Leaves choked the gutter, causing water to overflow.
- Weeds had choked the garden, killing the flowers.
- Dust choked the air filter, so the engine wouldn't start.
- To fail to perform well in a high-pressure situation, especially in sports or tests.
- He tends to choke when he has to speak in front of a large audience.
- The star player choked and missed the easy goal in the final seconds.
- She studied hard but choked during the exam and forgot everything.
Antonyms
noun
- A device that controls the flow of air into an engine, used to help start a cold engine.
- He pulled out the choke to start the old lawnmower.
- The car's choke was stuck, so the engine flooded.
- You need to push the choke back in once the engine warms up.
- An act or sound of choking.
- A sudden choke escaped her throat as she tried to speak.
- The baby's choke scared the parents, but she was fine.
- He gave a little choke when the dust hit his lungs.