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1.
a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current
2.
a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine
'choke' - used as a verb
3.
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
She choked with emotion when she spoke about her deceased husband
4.
be too tight; rub or press
This neckband is choking the cat
5.
wring the neck of
The man choked his opponent
6.
constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
7.
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
8.
fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation
The team should have won hands down but choked, disappointing the coach and the audience
9.
check or slow down the action or effect of
She choked her anger
10.
become or cause to become obstructed
11.
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
12.
become stultified, suppressed, or stifled
13.
suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of
14.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
15.
reduce the air supply
choke a carburetor
16.
cause to retch or choke
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derived forms
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1. Choke / Plural
chokes
2. Choke / Past
choked
3. Choke / Third Person
chokes
4. Choke / Present Participle
choking
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