stranglehold

A noun referring to a position of complete control or dominance over a person or situation, or a specific wrestling hold that restricts breathing.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Position vollständiger Kontrolle oder Vorherrschaft über eine Person oder Situation bezeichnet, oder einen konkreten Griff im Kampfsport, der die Atmung einschränkt.

1. Complete control or power C1 formal

   A situation where one person or group has total power over another, often limiting their freedom or ability to act.

   • The corporation has a stranglehold on the local economy.
   • The dictator maintained a stranglehold over the country's media.
   • The monopoly had a stranglehold on the market, preventing competition.

   🇩🇪Vollständige Kontrolle

   Synonyme: dominationgripholdmonopoly

   Antonyme: autonomyfreedomindependenceliberty

2. Wrestling hold C1 formal sport

   A wrestling technique where the opponent's neck or windpipe is compressed, restricting breathing.

   • The wrestler applied a stranglehold to force his opponent to submit.
   • He escaped from the stranglehold just in time.
   • The referee stopped the match when the stranglehold became too dangerous.

   🇩🇪Würgegriff

   Synonyme: chokechokehold

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