Stranglehold and Upper hand

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

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Upper hand is an antonym for stranglehold.

Nearby Word: strangle

Upper hand noun - The more favorable condition or position in a competition.

Usage example: finally gained the upper hand in the argument

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Stranglehold is an antonym for upper hand.

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