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
Clutches
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