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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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She was still shadowing a more senior member of staff when the choking incident occurred.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The move was unable, however, to overcome fears about the choking of energy supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz -- through which a fifth of global crude passes -- effectively shut down.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Tehran was shrouded in thick, choking smoke from burning fuel depots as Mojtaba Khamenei took up his role as Iran’s new supreme leader over the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

“I am indeed a lucky guy,” Ford said, choking back tears before ending his speech with a wry, “This is very encouraging.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

I felt like I was choking on my fear.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.