Phrase guide
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verb
To get rid of; to cause to come to an end.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To stop (someone or something) in the execution of a purpose or task; to stop (someone) from doing something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To choke up; to choke on words.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, intransitive, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To cause (someone) to lose interest or drift off from a conversation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
suppress
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: choke down, choke back
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
verb
become or cause to become obstructed
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: clog, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
Narrower terms: gum up, crap up, stuff, lug, choke up, block, silt up, silt
History
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Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
