Chokehold and Stranglehold

Chokehold

Chokehold noun - Complete power over a person or situation.
Usage example: the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public
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Synonyms for Chokehold

Stranglehold is a synonym for chokehold. In some cases you can use "Stranglehold" instead a noun "Chokehold".

Stranglehold

Stranglehold noun - Complete power over a person or situation.
Usage example: corporations have a stranglehold on the media
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Synonyms for Stranglehold

Chokehold is a synonym for stranglehold. You can use "Chokehold" instead a noun "Stranglehold".

Nearby Word: strangle

Both words in one sentence

  • Tap on the Head Choke Holds, where an arm around the neck is used to cut off blood to the brain ("blood strangle/choke") or oxygen to the lungs (chokehold, stranglehold).
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