achoke

/əˈtʃoʊk/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause a plant to choke out its neighbors by growing more vigorously.

“The invasive species achoke out native plants in the local ecosystem.”

2. noun

a plant that grows more vigorously than its neighbors, thereby choking them out.

“The achoke in the garden is a type of morning glory.”

Synonyms

  • aggressive
  • invasive

Antonyms

  • dormant
  • native