Stranglehold: meaning, definitions and examples
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stranglehold
[ ˈstræŋ.ɡəl.hoʊld ]
in a situation
A stranglehold is a situation in which someone has complete control over something or someone, often in a way that is unfair or harmful.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company had a stranglehold on the market, making it difficult for competitors to survive.
- The dictator maintained a stranglehold on the country, suppressing any opposition.
physically
To stranglehold someone is to grip their neck tightly in a way that makes it difficult for them to breathe, often leading to suffocation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wrestler put his opponent in a stranglehold, forcing him to tap out.
- The criminal used a stranglehold to silence his victim.
Translations
Translations of the word "stranglehold" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrangulamento
🇮🇳 गला घोंटना
🇩🇪 Würgegriff
🇮🇩 cekikan
🇺🇦 удушення
🇵🇱 duszenie
🇯🇵 絞め技
🇫🇷 étranglement
🇪🇸 estrangulamiento
🇹🇷 boğma
🇰🇷 목조르기
🇸🇦 خنق
🇨🇿 škrcení
🇸🇰 škrtenie
🇨🇳 扼制
🇸🇮 zadavljanje
🇮🇸 kyrking
🇰🇿 буындыру
🇬🇪 მუდამური დაჭერა
🇦🇿 boğma
🇲🇽 estrangulamiento
Word origin
The term 'stranglehold' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the words 'strangle' and 'hold'. It has been used to describe both physical and metaphorical control, reflecting the power dynamics in various situations. The concept of a stranglehold has been prevalent in discussions of monopolies, oppressive regimes, and physical restraint.
See also: strangulation.