noun
the act of obstructing the air passage, making it difficult to breathe
adjective
causing someone to be unable to breathe
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She began choking on a piece of food and had to be given the Heimlich maneuver.
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I saw him choking on his drink and quickly handed him a napkin.
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He was choking on his laughter during the comedy show.
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The team was choking under pressure during the championship game.