CHOKED (BACK) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

choked (back)

verb

past tense of choke (back)

as in stifled

to refrain from openly showing or uttering choked back a sarcastic reply to an insulting question

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What’s less arguable is the quality of Kinnear’s performance, a fine study in comic understatement at first that modulates into a delicately limned portrait of pain barely stifled.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
While some economists express pessimism about future growth due to diminishing returns, Nobel laureates like Joel Mokyr and Philippe Aghion remain optimistic, arguing new technologies like AI enable exponential progress if innovation isn't stifled.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of stifled

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Tunick’s lawyers have filed a motion with the court asking that all evidence from the interrogation, including the use of the duress code, be suppressed due to violation of his constitutional rights.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
Paul got his wish when the Cavs swapped Garland for Harden despite Garland’s suppressed trade value.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of suppressed

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Crump said this could be because parts were held back by the medical examiner in the first autopsy, which Mitchell explained was common while undergoing further testing.

— Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026
Toure was knocked down briefly after his play and had to be held back by team personnel from joining in on the celebration after Fitzgerald’s interception.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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