noun
a condition in which breathing is obstructed
verb
to have difficulty breathing due to a constricted or obstructed throat
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The paramedic performed the Heimlich maneuver to help the person who was choking on a piece of food.
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I nearly choked on my drink when I heard that joke!
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I can't believe you choked during the presentation!
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Her emotions seemed to choke her as she struggled to speak about her loss.