choke
14 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #6,711
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
noun
a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tʃˈoʊk/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural chokes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
cause to retch or choke
reduce the air supply
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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