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choking

[choh-king] / ˈtʃoʊ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
breathless
Synonyms
WEAK
asthmatic blown emphysematous exhausted gasping gulping out of breath panting short of breath short-winded spent stertorous wheezing winded
Antonyms
WEAK
breathy calm
ADJECTIVE
tight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
airtight fast short uncomfortable
WEAK
blind blocked bolted clumped cramping crushing cutting fastened firm fixed hermetic hermetically sealed impenetrable impermeable impervious locked nailed obstructed padlocked pinching plugged proof secure shrunken shut skintight slammed smothering snapped sound stopped up tied tied-up watertight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
loose
WEAK
open slack unsealed
NOUN
constriction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
narrowing
STRONG
binding compression constraint contraction cramp impediment limitation pressure reduction restriction squeezing stenosis stricture tightness
Antonyms
STRONG
enlargement expansion freedom increase release
WEAK
opening
NOUN
interference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conflict intervention intrusion obstruction tampering
STRONG
arrest background barring blocking hindrance interposition meddlesomeness opposition prying resistance retardation
WEAK
backseat driving barging in checking clashing clogging hampering intermeddling tackling trespassing
Antonyms
STRONG
encouragement
WEAK
aid assistance help
NOUN
stricture
Synonyms
STRONGEST
restraint
STRONG
astringency binding compression contraction narrowing shrinking squeezing strangulation tightening tightness
Antonyms
STRONG
enlargement

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, the goal is growth that is less dependent on leverage combined with regulation that restrains excess without choking activity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, choking the world's energy supply and sending oil prices soaring, China is trying to step in as a peacemaker.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

That choking siege in July was the worst but not the first attack by an enemy that Los Angeles would be fighting long after World War II was over.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Iran has virtually shut the Strait of Hormuz, choking a vital transit route for oil and gas -- as well as fertilisers.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The tears rose in his eyes, and there was a momentary choking in his throat; he said quite calmly:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker