Synonyms

choking

American

[choh-king] / ˈtʃoʊ kɪŋ /

adjective

(of the voice) husky and strained, especially because of emotion.
causing the feeling of being choked.

a choking cloud of smoke.

Other Word Forms

chokingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of choking

choke + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Nim wanted to look down into the crater, but the cloud of steam was too thick to see through and too choking to breathe.

From Literature

But by choking off agricultural production, transport and markets, Rwanda’s M23 allies are aggravating Congo’s hunger crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal

She later returned to her Instagram story after realising her suitcase contained sentimental items, and in her next post she was choking back tears.

From BBC

His voice sounded strange, as though he were choking.

From Literature

The second they broke the surface, Chase took a deep breath of air and started choking.

From Literature

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