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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Choke Up

choke
choke-full
choke back
choke coil
choke collar
choke collars
choke damp
choke down
choke hold
choke off
choke pear
choke pears
choke price
choke the luff
choke up (current term)
chokeable
chokeberries
chokeberry
chokebore
chokebores
chokecherries
chokecherry
chokecherry tree
choked
choked disk
choked the chicken
chokedamp
chokedamps
chokedar

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