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chokehold in German

chokehold in German is Würgegriff — chokehold means a tight hold placed around someone's neck, usually with an arm from behind, that stops blood or air from reaching the head.

chokehold in German

Würgegriff
noun

What does "chokehold" mean?

  1. noun A tight hold placed around someone's neck, usually with an arm from behind, that stops blood or air from reaching the head.
    "He put his opponent in a chokehold."
  2. noun Strong control over something, leaving it little freedom to move or change.
    "Fellow fashionistas know the hype of GAP athleisure wear. The nostalgic look mixed with its soft design have the girlies in a chokehold!"
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chokehold in a sentence

  • He put his opponent in a chokehold.
  • Fellow fashionistas know the hype of GAP athleisure wear. The nostalgic look mixed with its soft design have the girlies in a chokehold!
  • One country has a chokehold on another country's economy.

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What is "chokehold" in German?
"chokehold" in German is Würgegriff. chokehold means: A tight hold placed around someone's neck, usually with an arm from behind, that stops blood or air from reaching the head.
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