Choke off — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Choke off

Choke off (verb)

  1. to bring to a stop or to an end as if by choking

Choke off (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in turn back, rein (in)

    similar: rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress, turn back, call, discontinue, suspend, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall, stay, still, stop
    opposite: carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Choke off

The most common words with a similar meaning to Choke off:

rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress, turn back, call, discontinue, suspend, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Choke off

Words with the opposite meaning of Choke off:

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Word Forms of Choke off

Inflections: choked off, choking off, chokes off

Origin & Etymology of Choke off

First known use: 1818

Frequently Asked Questions about Choke off

What does "Choke off" mean?

"Choke off" means to bring to a stop or to an end as if by choking. As a verb, it is defined as: to bring to a stop or to an end as if by choking.

What is another word for "Choke off"?

Other words for "Choke off" include rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress and turn back. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Choke off" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Choke off"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Choke off". Common alternatives include rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress, turn back, call and discontinue.

What is the opposite of "Choke off"?

Antonyms of "Choke off" include carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on and advance.

Is "Choke off" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Choke off" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Choke off"?

First known use: 1818.

What is another word for "Choke off" meaning "as in turn back, rein (in)"?

When "Choke off" (verb) means as in turn back, rein (in), synonyms include rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch and stunt. Opposites in this sense include carry on, continue, follow through (with) and keep (on).

What are the forms of "Choke off"?

The word forms of "Choke off" include choked off, choking off and chokes off.