Lock
Lock noun - One that is certain to succeed.
Stranglehold and lock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stranglehold" instead a noun "Lock".
Stranglehold
Stranglehold noun - A wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe.
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Synonyms for Stranglehold
Nearby Word: strangle
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Stranglehold and Lock. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lock/stranglehold
Lock & Stranglehold. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lock/stranglehold>.
Stranglehold or Lock. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lock/stranglehold.
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