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stranglehold

Definition

  • noun: an illegal hold in wrestling by which your opponent is choked
  • noun: an illegal wrestling hold by which one's opponent is choked
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: oregon boat, arrest, arrestation

Examples

  • He finally broke free from the 'stranglehold' of his domineering parents.

  • The state has a 'stranglehold on' the city's finances.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Then you're protecting him. Yes, you are! You're good for one thing shitting bricks! Unbelievable! He has a stranglehold on the press! Cowards. Tell your entourage to stop badmouthing me. What are you talking about. You know, Clearstream. (..)
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