Choke Hold — synonyms, definition

1. choke hold (Noun)

chokehold stranglehold throttlehold

choke hold (Noun) — A restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind. ex. "he grabbed the woman in a choke hold, demanded her cash and jewellery, and then fled"

choke hold (Noun) — Complete power over a person or situation. ex. "the president applied a chokehold to labour disputes that inconvenienced the public"

clasp clench clutch clutches grasp grip hold power powerfulness