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to choke down
[phrase form: choke]
01
to forcefully suppress emotions or reactions
Examples
He had to quickly choke down his surprise at the unexpected turn of events.
Sometimes, it 's hard to choke down the urge to speak your mind.
02
to eat or swallow something with difficulty or reluctance
Examples
He tried to choke down the overcooked meal to be polite.
They managed to choke down the unappetizing lunch to avoid wasting food.
