Definition of 'choked'
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun, verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun]
If you say something in a choked voice or if your voice is choked with emotion, your voice does not have its full sound, because you are upset or frightened.
'Why did Ben do that?' she asked, in a choked voice.
One young conscript rose with a message of thanks, his voice choked with emotion. [+ with]
2. graded adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
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Bob choked, remembering the glimpse of red eyes he had seen. THREE IN ONE (2002)She spluttered and choked on something that caught in her throat. LOST SUMMER (2002)Bramwell, rising to respond to the toast, followed his mother's gaze and choked. WEEKEND FOR MURDER (2002)
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