noun
chokehold
Chokehold (noun) means a tight hold placed around someone's neck, usually with an arm from behind, that stops blood or air from reaching the head.
noun
1
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
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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"One country has a chokehold on another country's economy."
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Etymology
The noun is formed from choke (verb) and hold (noun); the verb then derives from the noun.
Synonyms
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stranglehold
throttlehold
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Rhymes for chokehold
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What is the meaning of chokehold?
"chokehold" (noun) means a tight hold placed around someone's neck, usually with an arm from behind, that stops blood or air from reaching the head.
What is another word for chokehold?
Other words for "chokehold" include stranglehold, throttlehold.
What are the different meanings of chokehold?
"chokehold" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tight hold placed around someone's neck, usually with an arm from behind, that stops blood or air from reaching the head; 2. Strong control over something, leaving it little freedom to move or change.
