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chokingnoun
chokings
pl
He experienced choking after swallowing a large piece of meat.
Он испытал удушье после того, как проглотил большой кусок мяса.
The choking of dissenting voices was evident in the regime.
Подавление инакомыслящих голосов было очевидно в режиме.
Synonyms
suffocation
strangulation
asphyxiation
gagging
obstruction
chokingadjective
more choking
Comp.
most choking
Super.
UK
/ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃoʊkɪŋ/
The choking smoke filled the room.
Удушающий дым заполнил комнату.
He was gasping for air in the choking atmosphere.
Он задыхался в задыхающейся атмосфере.
Additional translations
душащий
Synonyms
suffocating
stifling
strangling
asphyxiating
smothering
chokeverb

choking

Gerund

choked
Past Simple
choked
Past Participle
choking
Gerund
UK
/tʃəʊk/
US
/tʃoʊk/
He tried to choke his opponent during the fight.
Он пытался душить своего противника во время боя.
She began to choke on the piece of bread.
Она начала задыхаться от куска хлеба.
He started to choke on a fish bone.
Он начал подавиться рыбной костью.
Additional translations
удавить
странгулировать
придушить
Synonyms
suffocate
strangle
stifle
asphyxiate
gag
smother
restrict
Antonyms
unclog
clear
chokegerund / present participle

choking

Used attributively to describe something that causes or involves choking.

Definitions

chokingnoun
The act or process of obstructing the airway, preventing normal breathing.
The choking was caused by a piece of food lodged in his throat.
A condition in which a person or animal is unable to breathe because the airway is blocked.
The lifeguard quickly responded to the child's choking and performed the Heimlich maneuver.
A failure to perform effectively in a high-pressure situation, especially in sports or other competitions.
His choking in the final seconds cost the team the championship.
chokingadjective
Causing difficulty in breathing or a feeling of suffocation.
The choking smoke from the fire made it hard to see and breathe.
Overwhelmed with emotion or unable to speak due to strong feelings.
She gave a choking speech, filled with tears and gratitude.
chokeverb
To have difficulty breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.
He began to choke on a piece of food during dinner.
To block or obstruct a passage, causing difficulty in movement or flow.
The drain was choked with leaves, causing the water to overflow.
To fail to perform at a crucial moment due to nervousness or pressure.
The team choked in the final minutes of the game, losing their lead.
To grip tightly around the neck, often causing difficulty in breathing.
The villain choked the hero in a dramatic scene.
To become unable to speak or breathe properly because of a strong emotion.
Her voice choked with emotion as she thanked the audience.
chokegerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by difficulty in breathing; suffocating.
Thick, choking smoke filled the corridor.
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