choke

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
638 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
ἀποπνίγω
Transliteration:
apopnigo
Phonic:
ap-op-nee’-go
Meaning:
from 575 and 4155; to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth)
KJV Usage:
choke