choking (back)

verb

Definition of choking (back)next
present participle of choke (back)
as in stifling
to refrain from openly showing or uttering choked back a sarcastic reply to an insulting question

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  1. stifling
  2. suppressing
  3. swallowing
Verb
  • Fintech companies and their partners must collaborate closely with regulators to develop standards that protect consumers without stifling innovation.
    Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • These outdated practices are slowing down your teams, stifling progress and ultimately costing you money.
    Patrick Reynolds, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of stifling
Verb
  • The material achieves this by reacting strongly with the battery electrodes and suppressing processes that generate hydrogen.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Research has shown that suppressing emotional expression leads to poorer conversation quality and a reduced sense of connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of suppressing
Verb
  • Generally, those neurons control skeletal muscle activity, including walking, breathing, speaking and swallowing, according to the National Institutes of Health.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Epinephrine injections, or EpiPens, are reserved for people with severe allergic reactions — such as trouble breathing or swallowing — which can sometimes be life-threatening.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of swallowing
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“Choking (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choking%20%28back%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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