choked (back) Synonyms
choked (back) Meaning
choked (back)
to have difficulty not showing or expressing (tears, rage, anger, etc.)
choked (back) Sentence Examples
- The man choked back a sob after learning of his father's passing.
- The child choked back the urge to speak, knowing it wasn't her turn.
- She choked back tears as she said goodbye to her beloved pet.
- The singer choked back a coughing fit to finish the performance.
- The choking smoke from the fire made it difficult to breathe.
- The tree choked the life out of other plants due to its thick canopy.
- The chokehold left the opponent unable to breathe.
- The carburetor was choked, causing the engine to stall.
- The cat choked on a hairball, prompting a visit to the veterinarian.
- The exhaust pipe was choked, reducing the performance of the car.
FAQs About the word choked (back)
to have difficulty not showing or expressing (tears, rage, anger, etc.)
swallowed, suppressed,stifled, held back, pocketed, smothered,repressed, controlled, managed, strangled
took out, released,expressed,unleashed, loosed, vented,
The man choked back a sob after learning of his father's passing.
The child choked back the urge to speak, knowing it wasn't her turn.
She choked back tears as she said goodbye to her beloved pet.
The singer choked back a coughing fit to finish the performance.
