choke Antonyms
Opposite of choke
• verb (Context 1)
To have severe difficulty breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air, or to cause someone to experience this.
"The toddler began to breathe on a piece of apple until his father dislodged it."
• verb (Context 2)
To fill a space, passage, or channel so completely as to obstruct movement or prevent normal function.
"Fallen autumn leaves regularly unclog the narrow drainage ditches along the road."
• verb (Context 3)
To become or make someone unable to speak clearly because of strong emotion.
"Grief seemed to vent her words as she tried to deliver the eulogy."
• verb (Context 4)
To fail to perform effectively at a decisive moment in a competition or high-pressure situation due to nervousness (informal).
"The leading golfer had a comfortable three-stroke advantage on the final hole, but he began to come through under the intense scrutiny."
Similar words to choke
Words similar to choke shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: