choke off

Verb

Meaning

become or cause to become obstructed

suppress

Source: WordNet

foul choke clog congest clog up choke back choke down caulk contain shush stop block fill dam suppress

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free forward promote empty restore facilitate

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block suppress conquer jam subdue impede

block stuff silt lug choke up silt up

The secret of all power is - save your force. If you want high pressure you must choke off waste. Joseph Farrell

Success breeds inequality, and you don't want to choke off success. Angus Deaton

The leaves clog our drains in the Fall Source: Internet

The water pipe is backed up Source: Internet

He choked down his rage Source: Internet

A thick coating of small black hulls can choke off grass and plants. Source: Internet