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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.
    "The company has a stranglehold on the local market."
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stranglehold in a sentence

  • The company has a stranglehold on the local market.
  • The wrestler locked his opponent in a stranglehold.

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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.

How do you use "stranglehold" in a sentence?

Example: "The company has a stranglehold on the local market." In Italian, "stranglehold" is morsa, stretta.

Are there other ways to say "stranglehold" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "stranglehold": morsa, stretta.

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