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Synonyms of choke out

5 similar words

Another word for choke out is block. Other synonyms of choke out are smother, starve, stifle and obstruct.

Synonyms and similar words for choke out

verbTo destroy (something) by depriving it of a vital resource.

verbTo prevent (light) from passing through.

Meaning of choke out

  1. verb To say (something) with difficulty, while or as if choking.
  2. verb To prevent (something) from growing by overwhelming it or robbing it of nutrients.
  3. verb To extinguish (fire) (by depriving it of oxygen or fuel).

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Questions about synonyms of choke out

What is another word for choke out?
Choke out has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as block, smother, starve, stifle and obstruct.
What does choke out mean?
Choke out means to say (something) with difficulty, while or as if choking.

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