Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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stranglehold | Yes | No | No | No |
chokehold | Yes | No | No | No |
stranglehold (noun) | chokehold (noun) |
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a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe | a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind |
complete power over a person or situation | complete power over a person or situation |