Meaning of the word "choke down" in English

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choke down

US /tʃoʊk daʊn/
UK /tʃoʊk daʊn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to force oneself to swallow something, especially something unpleasant or difficult to eat

Example:
He had to choke down the bitter medicine.
It was so dry, I could barely choke down a bite.
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