strangled
strangled

stranglehold


Definition: Meaning of, stranglehold in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈstraŋɡ(ə)lhəʊld /

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stranglehold strangleholds
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  1. [usually singular] complete control over a situation, organization etc
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  2. a strong hold around someone's neck that stops them from breathing
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stranglehold used in phrases

  • Japanese stranglehold (noun)
    1. a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arms are crossed in front of his own neck to exert pressure on his windpipe
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