choke (back)

verb

Definition of choke (back)next
as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering choked back a sarcastic reply to an insulting question

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke (back)
  1. stifle
  2. suppress
  3. swallow
  4. hold back
Verb
  • The suit alleges that Visa used its dominance to stifle the growth of existing competitors and prevent other firms from developing alternatives.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Soon after Park’s death, Chun Doo-hwan, an army major general, seized power in a coup and declared martial law, arresting opponents, closing universities, banning political activities and stifling the press.
    Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of stifle
Verb
  • The goal is not to try to intentionally suppress or react to negative thoughts and feelings.
    Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Syria’s civil war began during the 2011 Arab Spring as the regime suppressed a pro-democracy uprising against Assad.
    Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of suppress
Verb
  • This bag swallows an impressive amount of stuff and remains comfortable.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Children can suffer serious or deadly injuries after swallowing button batteries, which power a wide range of household items.
    Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of swallow
Verb
  • Which is a short way of saying that governments led by left and right wing activists won’t stop at making sure universities hold back on diversity measures.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The camera then showed Pickens being held back by two members of stadium security near the seats.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of hold back
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