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

breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion

be too tight

wring the neck of

constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing

struggle for breath

fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation

check or slow down the action or effect of

become or cause to become obstructed

impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

become stultified, suppressed, or stifled

suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of

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

reduce the air supply

cause to retch or choke