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What does "choke" mean?
choke back
to hold back (feelings, sobs, etc.)
choke down
to swallow with difficulty
choke off
to bring to an end; end the growth of
choke up
- to block up; clog
- to fill too full
- choke (): often with on
- â Informal to be unable to speak, act efficiently, etc., as because of fear, strong emotion, tension, etc.
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