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constrict vs choke

choke vs constrict

constrict is not a noun while choke is a noun.

constrict and choke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
constrict No No Yes No
choke Yes No Yes No
As verbs, choke is a hyponym of constrict; that is, choke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than constrict:
  • constrict: squeeze or press together
  • choke: constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
Other hyponyms of constrict include strangle, prim, astringe, strangulate, convulse, convulse, bear down, overbear, fret, gag, scrag.
constrict (noun) choke (noun)
a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine
a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current
constrict (verb) choke (verb)
become tight or as if tight breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
squeeze or press together cause to retch or choke
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
reduce the air supply
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of
become stultified, suppressed, or stifled
be too tight; rub or press
become or cause to become obstructed
wring the neck of
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
check or slow down the action or effect of
fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation
Difference between constrict and choke

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