Meaning & use
Choked
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Blocked, obstructed, or unable to breathe properly; also describes a person overcome with emotion so as to be unable to speak.
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The drain was choked with leaves and wouldn't empty.
He was so choked with grief that he couldn't finish his speech.
A note on using this word
As the past tense of 'choke,' it can describe physical obstruction, emotional overwhelm, or, in sports slang, performing badly under pressure.
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2. adjective
Having failed or performed poorly due to nervousness or pressure, especially in sports or a high-stakes situation.
The favorite choked in the final set and lost the match.
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