Significado da palavra "choke back" em português

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choke back

US /tʃoʊk bæk/
UK /tʃəʊk bæk/
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Verbo Frasal

conter, reprimir

to try very hard to prevent yourself from showing an emotion

Exemplo:
She had to choke back her tears during the emotional farewell.
Ela teve que conter as lágrimas durante a despedida emocionante.
He tried to choke back his anger, but it was clear he was furious.
Ele tentou conter sua raiva, mas era claro que estava furioso.