Choke

a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current

a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine

wring the neck of

reduce the air supply

breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion

check or slow down the action or effect of

fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation

become stultified, suppressed, or stifled

become or cause to become obstructed

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of

be too tight; rub or press

cause to retch or choke

constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing