chokes

[US]/tʃəʊks/
[UK]/tʃoʊks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.feeling of tightness in the throat
v.fills or blocks something; to cause someone to have difficulty in breathing; to become unable to speak due to strong emotion; to fail due to nervousness

Phrases & Collocations

chokes on

chokes back

chokes up

chokes down

chokes off

chokes easily

chokes under

chokes during

chokes when

chokes with

Example Sentences

the smoke chokes me when i walk through the city.

he chokes on his food if he eats too quickly.

the tight collar chokes her when she tries to speak.

she chokes up with emotion during the speech.

the engine chokes when the fuel is low.

he often chokes under pressure in competitions.

the dog chokes on a bone if it’s too big.

she chokes back tears when she remembers her childhood.

he chokes the weeds in his garden every weekend.

the dust in the air chokes my allergies.

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