Sekirov Dictionary

chokehold

UK /ˈt͡ʃəʊkhəʊld/US /ˈt͡ʃoʊkˌ(h)oʊld/

noun2

  1. A grappling hold around a person's neck, especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm, cutting off the flow of blood to the brain and restricting breathing.
  2. (figurative) A powerful and restrictive control or influence over something.

verb2

  1. To put a hold around the neck of (someone), especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm.
  2. (figurative) To exert tight, restrictive, control over someone or something.
forms

chokeheld · chokeholded · chokeholding · chokeholds

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