choke back (Meaning)

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choke back (v)

suppress

No weak antonyms found.

She had to choke back her tears as she listened to the heartbreaking news.
He tried to choke back his laughter during the serious meeting, but a few giggles escaped.
Sarah had to choke back her anger when she heard the unfair accusations.
As he recounted the painful memories, he struggled to choke back his emotions.
The actor had to choke back his nerves before stepping onto the stage for the performance.
She had to choke back her frustration when the project faced unexpected delays.
Despite her disappointment, she managed to choke back her feelings of resentment.
He could barely choke back his astonishment when he heard the surprising announcement.
The athlete had to choke back his disappointment after narrowly missing the gold medal.
Even though she wanted to scream, she had to choke back her frustration and maintain her composure.

suppress

swallow,stifle, hold back, suppress, sink, submerge, smother, contain, strangle,repress

take out, release, express,express, release, take out, vent, vent, loose, unleash

She had to choke back her tears as she listened to the heartbreaking news.

He tried to choke back his laughter during the serious meeting, but a few giggles escaped.

Sarah had to choke back her anger when she heard the unfair accusations.

As he recounted the painful memories, he struggled to choke back his emotions.