choke out
verb
High School
1
To say (something) with difficulty, while or as if choking.
2
To prevent (something) from growing by overwhelming it or robbing it of nutrients.
3
To extinguish (fire) (by depriving it of oxygen or fuel).
4
To destroy (something) by depriving it of a vital resource.
5
To prevent (light) from passing through.
6
To cause (a person) to lose consciousness by applying a chokehold.