choke out

verb

choked out; choking out; chokes out
: to say (something) with difficulty because of strong emotion
She tearfully choked out an apology.
He just managed to choke a reply out.

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The wild lupine that species depends on was getting choked out by invasives. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 Ajuga is resistant to drought, deer, and rabbits, and the dense foliage will choke out weeds. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 This dry and dusty air can choke out developing tropical storms. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 June 2026 Plus, crabgrass has the potential to choke out turf grass, especially in areas where hot and dry conditions are the norm. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choke out

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“Choke out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choke%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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