Associations to the word «Chokehold»
Noun
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Wiktionary
CHOKEHOLD, noun. (martial arts) (wrestling) A grappling hold around the neck that cuts off the flow of air to the brain
CHOKEHOLD, noun. (by extension) A strong and powerful grasp on something
Dictionary definition
CHOKEHOLD, noun. Complete power over a person or situation; "corporations have a stranglehold on the media"; "the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public".
CHOKEHOLD, noun. A restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind; "he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled".
Wise words
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