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Choke Up (Verb)

Meaning

Obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The old tree roots began to choke up the sewer, causing backups into the streets.
  • Years of smoking had begun to choke up his arteries with plaque.
  • The air was thick with dust, making it hard to breathe and my throat started to choke up.
  • The kudzu quickly grew and began to choke up the nearby waterway.
  • Grease buildup had started to choke up the drain, slowing down the water flow significantly.

Synonyms

  • Stuff
  • Block
  • Lug

Hypernyms

  • Foul
  • Choke
  • Back Up
  • Choke Off
  • Clog
  • Congest
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