choke out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To say (something) with difficulty, while or as if choking.
nói (một điều gì đó) với khó khăn, trong hoặc như nếu bị nghẹt
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Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To prevent (something) from growing by overwhelming it or robbing it of nutrients.
ngăn chặn (một điều gì đó) phát triển bằng cách áp đảo hoặc tước bỏ chất dinh dưỡng
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To extinguish (fire) (by depriving it of oxygen or fuel).
dập tắt (lửa) (bằng cách tước bỏ oxy hoặc nhiên liệu)
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “choke out” mean?
To say (something) with difficulty, while or as if choking.
Is “choke out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.