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Word "STRANGLEHOLD" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
complete power over a person or situation
Synonyms:
chokehold, throttlehold
Examples:
corporations have a stranglehold on the media

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe

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Complete control over a situation (12)
Potentially lethal grip
Unusual carrier taking on couple of lines, achieving total dominance The Telegraph Toughie 02 Nov 2023
Curious about line judge in complete control The Telegraph Cryptic 03 Apr 2023
Gold enthrals terribly giving complete power over someone The Guardian Cryptic 13 Jun 2022
Most of the Lords excited about scheme – it's breathtaking
Tight grip The Guardian Speedy 11 Oct 2020
Grip left in odd storage space on ship
Unusually long halters on donkeys at the front giving complete control
Clamp left in odd place in ship
In odd part of ship, left in total control The Telegraph Cryptic 11 Jan 2015
Hulk Hogan's choker?
Force that menaces freedom.
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