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.
Examples of choke out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ajuga is resistant to drought, deer, and rabbits, and the dense foliage will choke out weeds.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 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
Over the years, Callery pears have invaded Indiana's fields, forests and wetlands, choking out native plant species by robbing them of essential nutrients.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
The wild lupine that species depends on was getting choked out by invasives.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Organized by the Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates, volunteers have donated hundreds of hours to clear out short-pod mustard, castor bean, tree tobacco and fountain grass, which choke out native plants and serve as flashy fuel for wildfires.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Beyond their beauty, ground cover plants offer practical benefits, including choking out weeds, preventing soil erosion, and maintaining moisture.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The Boys season 5 trailer provides us a first look at Collins' character getting choked out by Soldier Boy.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Industry is where innocence goes to die, choked out in bed by various personifications of greed.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 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
Over the years, Callery pears have invaded Indiana's fields, forests and wetlands, choking out native plant species by robbing them of essential nutrients.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
The wild lupine that species depends on was getting choked out by invasives.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Organized by the Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates, volunteers have donated hundreds of hours to clear out short-pod mustard, castor bean, tree tobacco and fountain grass, which choke out native plants and serve as flashy fuel for wildfires.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Beyond their beauty, ground cover plants offer practical benefits, including choking out weeds, preventing soil erosion, and maintaining moisture.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The Boys season 5 trailer provides us a first look at Collins' character getting choked out by Soldier Boy.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Industry is where innocence goes to die, choked out in bed by various personifications of greed.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Choke out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choke%20out. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
