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 Words From

• choking·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of choking¹

choke + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Mr Stockton told paramedics he believed Charlie had appeared to be choking on a biscuit, but further investigation after the child's death showed that could "not have been", Mr Lumley said.

From BBC

“Every year, the noose tightens a little more. We finally have a mandate to delete the mountain of choking regulations that do not serve the greater good.”

From Los Angeles Times

The 53-year-old has been told for the past five years that he is terminally ill and knows he could die tomorrow by choking on food or on his own saliva.

From BBC

Lahore and its 13 million residents have now been choking for a week; the air quality index has passed the 1,000 mark repeatedly this month - anything above 300 is considered hazardous.

From BBC

For many Ukrainians, the principal worry is whether their government — faced with a potential choking off of vital military aid in a few short months — would be forced to accede to a negotiated settlement giving up parts of their country to Russian President Vladimir Putin, toward whom Trump has long demonstrated striking deference.

From Los Angeles Times

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