Crossword Dictionary

choke

verb

Of a person or animal have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.

synonyms

gag, retch, struggle for air, fight for breath

examples:

‘A WOMAN choked to death in front of her horrified husband after a mouthful of Indian curry ‘went down the wrong way’, an inquest heard.’

‘I drunkenly choked on the beer I was drinking at the time and felt suddenly sexually unsure about not only men in general but women in general as well.’

‘Despite yo-yo balls being examined and passing British safety standards, there have been a number of recent incidents where children have almost choked to death.’

‘Fire brigade spokesman Laurent Vibert said the four victims choked to death on the fumes of the fire as they tried to escape from their rooms to the roof of the hotel.’