choke#3 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 41
def fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation
examples The team should have won hands down but choked, disappointing the coach and the audience
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
Outgoing links
Hypernym fail, neglect
Derivationally related form choke → choker
Incoming links
Derivationally related form choker → choke
Hyponym fail, neglect

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