choke back vs subdue

choke back and subdue both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
choke back	No	No	Yes	No
subdue	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, subdue is a hypernym of choke back; that is, subdue is a word with a broader meaning than choke back:

Other hypernyms of choke back include conquer, stamp down, suppress.

choke back (verb)	subdue (verb)
suppress	correct by punishment or discipline
	bring under control by force or authority
	make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
	get on top of; deal with successfully
	hold within limits and control
	put down by force or intimidation