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Definition of Choke up
1. Verb. Obstruct. "Her arteries are blocked"
Exact synonyms: Block, Lug, Stuff
Generic synonyms: Back Up, Choke, Choke Off, Clog, Clog Up, Congest, Foul
Derivative terms: Block, Blockage
Antonyms: Unstuff
Generic synonyms: Back Up, Choke, Choke Off, Clog, Clog Up, Congest, Foul
Derivative terms: Block, Blockage
Antonyms: Unstuff
Definition of Choke up
1. Verb. (idiomatic intransitive) To (temporarily) lose one's power of speech, because of embarrassment, fear etc. ¹
2. Verb. (idiomatic transitive) To block up, to cause something to be blocked. ¹
3. Verb. (idiomatic transitive) To block, to block up (figuratively) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com