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Vocabulary Entry
choking
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To obstruct the throat or windpipe so as to prevent breathing.
Example Sentences
"The child began choking on a piece of candy."
"He choked on his words when he saw her."
"The incident caused many people to fear choking hazards."
N
noun
The act of choking; an obstruction of the throat that prevents breathing.
Example Sentences
"Choking is a serious hazard during meals."
"She learned how to perform the Heimlich maneuver to help with choking."
"The choking incident was reported to emergency services immediately."
A
adjective
Causing the sensation of difficulty in breathing; constrictive.
Example Sentences
"The choking smoke from the fire filled the room."
"He felt a choking sensation as the dust swirled around him."
"The atmosphere was choking with tension during the debate."