Definitions

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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Her first symptom was choking “badly” on some water in December 2024, then she had migraines and problems swallowing pills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The combination could let Warsh shrink the Fed’s footprint without choking off the economy.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Ex-Celtic forward Chris Sutton shared similar sentiments: "They have spent a fortune this season, so there will be questions asked. This isn't a one-off, Rangers choking."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The war in Iran is driving up prices by effectively choking off shipments from the Persian Gulf countries, which supply about one-fifth of the aluminum consumed in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Nine let out a choking squeal and threw up his paws.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

choking

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