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stranglehold in Italian

stranglehold in Italian is morsa, stretta — stranglehold means a grip or level of control so tight that it chokes off any freedom of movement or action.

stranglehold in Italian

morsa
noun
A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
stretta
noun
A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.

What does "stranglehold" mean?

  1. noun A grip or level of control so tight that it chokes off any freedom of movement or action.
    "That record felt like ancient history as the Djokovic of 2011 overcame a slightly edgy start to take a stranglehold on the match."
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stranglehold in a sentence

  • That record felt like ancient history as the Djokovic of 2011 overcame a slightly edgy start to take a stranglehold on the match.
  • For years the company had a stranglehold on the rest of the industry.

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What is "stranglehold" in Italian?
"stranglehold" in Italian is morsa, stretta. stranglehold means: A grip or level of control so tight that it chokes off any freedom of movement or action.
Are there other ways to say "stranglehold" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "stranglehold": morsa, stretta.
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