Choke Definition
choke
noun
- a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current
- a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine
verb
- breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; "She choked with emotion when she spoke about her deceased husband"
- be too tight; rub or press; "This neckband is choking the cat"
- wring the neck of; "The man choked his opponent"
- constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
- struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake; "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged"
- fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation; "The team should have won hands down but choked, disappointing the coach and the audience"
- check or slow down the action or effect of; "She choked her anger"
- become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
- impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of; "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"
- become stultified, suppressed, or stifled; "He is suffocating--living at home with his aged parents in the small village"
- suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of; "His job suffocated him"
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102"
- reduce the air supply; "choke a carburetor"
- cause to retch or choke
"Choke" in song lyrics
See how choke is used in real songs:
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"Now ain't damn time to get a beat and then choke"
60 Second Assassin — Sword Style -
"but nobody's leavin' here till they stop breathin' and choke"
Aceyalone — The Greatest Show on Earth -
"For they choke"
Akinyele f/ Curly — Sha La La
Words that rhyme with choke
Usage tips for "choke"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "choke" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for choke to find words that pair well.