choke back

verb

Meaning

To hold back or suppress (an emotion, expression of emotion, or utterance).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

choke down(English)choke off(English)choke up(English)choke(English)stifle(English)choke out(English)throttle down(English)suppress(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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