Choke and Shut

Choke

Choke verb - To keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe.

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Shut and choke are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shut" instead a verb "Choke".

Nearby Words: choked, choking, choky, choker

Shut verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

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Choke and shut are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Choke" instead a verb "Shut".

Nearby Words: shutdown, shutting

On Corner Gas, Oscar and Emma quickly make a bet that, if Oscar can't start their car so they can get to the hockey game on time, Emma will choke him with an extension cord, but if he can, she has to shut up about it.

Source: Cue O'Clock

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