Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
To say (something) with difficulty, while or as if choking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To prevent (something) from growing by overwhelming it or robbing it of nutrients.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To extinguish (fire) (by depriving it of oxygen or fuel).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To destroy (something) by depriving it of a vital resource.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Synonyms: smother, starve, stifle
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verb
To prevent (light) from passing through.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Synonyms: block, obstruct
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verb
To cause (a person) to lose consciousness by applying a chokehold.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
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