choked
/tʃoʊkt/
verb
- Past tense of choke: to have difficulty breathing or to stop someone from breathing by squeezing the throat.
- He choked on a piece of meat at dinner.
- She choked when she swallowed too fast.
- The wrestler choked his opponent until he tapped out.
- Past tense of choke: to have failed to perform well under pressure, especially in sports or competitions.
- She choked on her presentation and forgot her lines.
- The player choked during the final match and missed the easy shot.
- He choked in the exam even though he had studied hard.
Synonyms
adjective
- Unable to breathe because the airway is blocked or because of strong emotion.
- She was choked with tears after hearing the news.
- He felt choked with emotion during the speech.
- The smoke left her choked and coughing.
- Blocked or clogged, preventing the flow of air or liquid.
- The pipe was choked by mineral deposits.
- The drain is choked with leaves and dirt.
- A choked fuel line caused the engine to stall.