choking

[choh-king]

adjective

1. (of the voice) husky and strained, especially because of emotion.

2. causing the feeling of being choked.

   a choking cloud of smoke.

Other Word Forms

• chokingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of choking¹

choke + -ing ²

Example Sentences

She said he was in "constant" pain, his epilepsy had worsened, he was at risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and he struggled to chew food, sometimes leading to choking.

From BBC

Police declared a riot one night, and on another night made several arrests outside the facility, including one person accused of choking a police officer.

From Los Angeles Times

When she carried out one in the setting that was offered, she felt it was not safe for Eoin as many of the activities, in her view, were high risk of him choking.

From BBC

Malloe was a favorite of players and was known for demanding as much from himself as anyone on the team, choking up early last season when he discussed the need to fix the Bruins’ defense.

From Los Angeles Times

"Please remember Fletcher for the person he was and not the act that ended his life," he continued, choking back tears.

From BBC

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