45 Synonyms & Antonyms For CHOKE

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Definitions choke [chohk] / tʃoʊk / VERB smother, block Synonyms STRONGEST clog congest drown fill gag gasp kill stifle strangle suffocate STRONG asphyxiate bar check close constrict dam die garrote gibbet noose obstruct occlude overpower retard squeeze stop stopper strangulate stuff stunt suppress throttle wring Antonyms STRONGEST free let go loose STRONG advance expand liberate loosen open permit release WEAK unblock unconstrict

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However, the move was unable to overcome fears about the choking of energy supplies from the Middle East, with the Strait of Hormuz -- through which a fifth of global crude passes -- effectively shut down.

From Barron's

Fears that the conflict could drag on for some time -- choking off energy supplies -- sent both main crude contracts soaring on Monday to within a whisker of $120 a barrel, the highest since 2022.

From Barron's

That’s the amount that normally transits the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime choke points for crude.

From MarketWatch

Navy as controller of the world’s vital energy choke point.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is such a stunning moment for me right now,” Thompson said as he choked back tears while accepting the award.

From Salon

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Words related to choke are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word choke. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

asphyxiate block check charge clog close congest constrict constricting coughing cough cram damming dam dammed delay delays extinguish fill flood force foul gag gagging gasp gasps gasped gulp hinder hinders hush load muff muzzle obstruct occlude overran overrun pack plug pressure pressures quenches quench quiet retard shut up slow smother squeeze stifle still stop stops transfuse wring

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