Choked: meaning, definitions and examples

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choked

 

[ tสƒoสŠkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical obstruction

Choked refers to the act of obstructing the normal flow of air into the lungs, typically by something lodged in the throat. This can occur accidentally while eating or can be a result of a more severe medical condition. Choking can lead to a lack of oxygen, resulting in unconsciousness or even death if not promptly addressed. The term can also be used figuratively to describe a failure to perform under pressure.

Synonyms

asgag, stifle, suffocate.

Examples of usage

  • He choked on a piece of meat.
  • She was so nervous that she choked during her speech.
  • They choked each other while play-fighting.
  • He choked up when he heard the sad news.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional reaction

Choked can also indicate a moment when someone becomes overwhelmed with emotion, causing them to struggle to speak or express themselves. This reaction often occurs in response to sadness, joy, or nostalgia, and is characterized by a noticeable pause or catch in the voice.

Synonyms

choke up, hesitate, stammer.

Examples of usage

  • She choked up while talking about her childhood.
  • He often chokes on his words when discussing difficult topics.
  • She choked back tears during the farewell.
  • The singer choked on the last note of the song.

Translations

Translations of the word "choked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sufocou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคŸเค• เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erstickt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tercekik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะดะธั…ะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dusiล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ช’ๆฏใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtouffรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ahogado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์‹ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฎุชู†ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udusil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udusil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช’ๆฏไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaduลกil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveldi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒัˆั‹า›า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒœแƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ahogado

Etymology

The word 'choke' originates from the Old English word 'cฤ“ocian', which means to 'gag' or 'choke'. This term has its roots in Proto-Germanic '*kiukลnฤ…' and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old Norse 'kรณk', which means 'to choke or throttle'. Over the centuries, the word evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including both the physical act of obstructing breath and the figurative sense of being overwhelmed emotionally. The varying contexts of usage have enriched the word's meaning in modern English, allowing it to be applied to situations involving both physical and emotional difficulty. The dual nature of the term is evident in everyday conversations, as people often use 'choke' to refer both to literal choking and metaphorical choking under pressure.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,324, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.