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chokehold

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. complete power over a person or situation

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    The president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public.
    Synonyms stranglehold throttlehold

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind

    noun.act

    Examples
    He grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled.
    Synonyms choke hold

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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