Lock and Stranglehold

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".

Nearby Words: locked, lockup, locker, locket, lockout

Stranglehold

Stranglehold noun - A wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe.
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Synonyms for Stranglehold

Lock and stranglehold are semantically related. You can use "Lock" instead a noun "Stranglehold".

Nearby Word: strangle
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