choking

Definitions

The act or condition of having the airway blocked, making it difficult or impossible to breathe.

A feeling of tightness or constriction in the throat, often caused by strong emotion.

The act of failing to perform effectively under pressure, especially in a competitive situation.

Examples

The toddler started choking on a small piece of grape during lunch.

Thick smoke was choking the residents as they tried to escape the burning building.

She felt like she was choking under the immense pressure of her new job.

Synonyms

suffocating strangling asphyxiating gagging smothering stifling throttling

Antonyms

breathing inhaling clearing unblocking freeing ventilating gasping