choke up

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Verb choke up has 1 sense

stuff, lug, choke up, block - obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"
--₁ is one way to clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
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Term: choke up

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To become speechless or overwhelmed with emotion, especially when trying to speak or express something.

Example sentence: The award winner choked up with gratitude and was unable to give a proper acceptance speech.

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Sense 2: To block or obstruct something (such as a pipe, airway, or passage) causing it to become clogged or not function properly.

Example sentence: The leaves in the gutter choked up the drain, leading to water overflowing from the roof.

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