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choking

/tʃoʊkɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does choking mean?

verb, noun

To experience difficulty in breathing, often due to obstruction of the airway. A feeling of intense anxiety or panic.

Example

"The athlete began choking in the final seconds of the game, unable to score."

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