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Definition of Choke off
1. Verb. Suppress. "He choked down his rage"
Exact synonyms: Choke Back, Choke Down
Generic synonyms: Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress
Generic synonyms: Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress
2. Verb. Become or cause to become obstructed. "The water pipe is backed up"
Exact synonyms: Back Up, Choke, Clog, Clog Up, Congest, Foul
Specialized synonyms: Gum Up, Crap Up, Block, Choke Up, Lug, Stuff, Silt, Silt Up
Generic synonyms: Block, Close Up, Impede, Jam, Obstruct, Obturate, Occlude
Derivative terms: Backup, Clog, Congestion, Congestive
Antonyms: Unclog
Specialized synonyms: Gum Up, Crap Up, Block, Choke Up, Lug, Stuff, Silt, Silt Up
Generic synonyms: Block, Close Up, Impede, Jam, Obstruct, Obturate, Occlude
Derivative terms: Backup, Clog, Congestion, Congestive
Antonyms: Unclog
Definition of Choke off
1. Verb. (idiomatic transitive) To get rid of, cause to come to an end. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com