afogar.

to drown (die or nearly die by staying underwater)

Quase me afoguei na piscina.

to drown (die or nearly die by staying underwater) to drown (kill or try to kill someone by keeping them underwater)

Uns rapazes tentaram me afogar na praia.

to drown (die or nearly die by staying underwater) to drink heavily, to drown oneself in

Queria me afogar em vodka.

to choke (have something blocking one’s airway)

Minha avó se afogou com um osso.

to hold back (an expression or speech)

Procure afogar o sorriso no funeral.

to hold back; to contain (prevent from growing)

O governo conseguiu afogar a revolução.

to choke (activate a vehicle’s choke valve)

Se o carro não ligar, afogue o motor.