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Vocabulary Entry
choke
|verb • noun • noun
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V
verb
To block the airway of a person or animal, preventing them from breathing.
Example Sentences
"He started to choke on the piece of meat."
"The smoke from the fire made her choke."
"In the movie, the villain tries to choke the hero."
N
noun
An act of choking or the condition of being unable to breathe.
Example Sentences
"The sudden choke made everyone panic."
"He suffered a choke during the competition."
"The doctor explained the risks of choke in small children."
N
noun
A term used in sports, especially in a competitive context, to describe a situation where a player fails to perform under pressure.
Example Sentences
"He had a choke during the final moments of the game."
"Many fans were frustrated by the team's choke in the playoffs."
"She experienced a choke when it mattered most."