Stranglehold
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stranglehold is a noun meaning A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
Meaning
A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To hold a tight grip or control.
Example Sentences
For years the company had a stranglehold on the rest of the industry.
"She does not hold a partner; she strangleholds him. As soon as a man realizes how tightly she holds on, he leaves her."
That record felt like ancient history as the Djokovic of 2011 overcame a slightly edgy start to take a stranglehold on the match.
Numerous witnesses had come forward at that time to state that they had watched Kelly tackle Symaco and pin her on the floor in a strangle-hold until investigating officers arrived to pry him loose.
Word Forms
- strangleholds
- strangleholding
- strangleheld
Synonyms for stranglehold
Depending on context, synonyms include chokehold, throttlehold, clasp, grasp, grip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include throttlehold, grip, squeeze, pressure, pinch, hold.
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