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choke back

UK
/tʃəʊk bæk/
US
/tʃoʊk bæk/

Translations

choke backverb
choked back
Past Simple
choked back
Past Participle
choking back
Gerund
UK
/tʃəʊk bæk/
US
/tʃoʊk bæk/
She tried to choke back her tears during the sad movie.
Она пыталась сдерживать слезы во время грустного фильма.
Additional translations
давить
Synonyms
restrain
suppress
stifle
hold back
control

Definitions

choke backverb
To suppress or hold back an emotion or reaction.
She tried to choke back her tears during the emotional speech.
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