1
as in to strangle
to keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe
let go of my throat—you're choking me!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to vomit
to experience complete or partial blockage of the windpipe
the recommended procedure for helping someone who is choking
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to suffocate
to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air
thick, black smoke choked the trapped firefighters
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
overgrown bushes choked the narrow alleyway between the buildings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Phrases Containing choke
Thesaurus Entries Near choke
Cite this Entry
“Choke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
Copy Citation
More from Merriam-Webster on choke
Nglish: Translation of choke for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of choke for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about choke
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share