What does choke back mean?
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choke back
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Princeton's WordNet
choke off, choke down, choke backverb
suppress
"He choked down his rage"
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choke back
To choke back refers to the act of forcefully restraining or suppressing an emotion or reaction, most commonly a strong one such as tears or laughter. This is usually done to maintain composure or avoid showing vulnerability in a specific situation.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of choke back in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of choke back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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