choke back

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Verb choke back has 1 sense

choke off, choke down, choke back - suppress; "He choked down his rage"
--₁ is one way to suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
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Choke Back

Description:

Choke back is a phrasal verb that refers to the act of restraining or holding back one's emotions, particularly when overcome with intense feelings such as sadness, tears, or anger.

Sample Sentences:

She had to choke back her tears as she watched the emotional scene unfold.
Unable to control his frustration, he had to choke back his anger and calmly explain the situation.
The memories of the tragic incident were so overwhelming that it was difficult for her to choke back her grief.

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