Verb
(transitive) To say (something) with difficulty, while or as if choking.
(transitive) To prevent (something) from growing by overwhelming it or robbing it of nutrients.
(transitive) To extinguish (fire) (by depriving it of oxygen or fuel).
(transitive, figuratively) To destroy (something) by depriving it of a vital resource.
Synonyms: smother, starve, stifle
(transitive) To prevent (light) from passing through.
Synonyms: block, obstruct
(transitive) To cause (a person) to lose consciousness by applying a chokehold.
Source: en.wiktionary.org