choke back

US /tʃoʊk bæk/
UK /tʃoʊk bæk/
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menahan, menekan

to try very hard to prevent yourself from showing an emotion

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She had to choke back her tears during the emotional farewell.
Dia terpaksa menahan air matanya semasa perpisahan yang emosional.
He tried to choke back his anger, but it was clear he was furious.
Dia cuba menahan kemarahannya, tetapi jelas dia sangat marah.