Chokehold and Clench

Chokehold

Chokehold noun - A restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind.
Usage example: he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled
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Synonyms for Chokehold

Clench and chokehold are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Clench" instead a noun "Chokehold".

Clench

Clench noun - The act or manner of holding.

Chokehold and clench are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Chokehold" with "Clench", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: clenched, clenching
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