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choke off

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Synonyms & Antonyms of choke off

as in turn back, rein (in)

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for choke off

rein (in),
repress,
squash,
squelch,
stanch
(or staunch),
stunt,
suppress,
turn back

call,
discontinue,
suspend

conclude,
cut off,
end,
terminate

baffle,
balk,
block,
blockade,
bottleneck,
clog,
dam,
detain,
hinder,
hold,
hold back,
impede,
obstruct,
snag,
stem

arrest,
bring up,
catch,
check,
draw up,
fetch up,
halt,
hold up,
pull up,
stall,
stay,
still,
stop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for choke off

carry on,
continue,
follow through (with),
keep (on),
keep up,
persist,
run on

advance,
fare,
go along,
march,
move,
proceed,
progress,
wend

actuate,
budge,
drive,
goad,
impel,
propel,
push,
spur,
stir

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