stranglehold

stran·gle·hold

noun \ˈstraŋ-gəl-ˌhōld\

Definition of STRANGLEHOLD

1

: an illegal wrestling hold by which one's opponent is choked

2

: a force or influence that chokes or suppresses freedom of movement or expression

First Known Use of STRANGLEHOLD

1893

Rhymes with STRANGLEHOLD

centerfold, common cold, copyhold, fingerhold, hundredfold, manifold, manyfold, marigold, multifold, oversold, petioled, scissors hold, sevenfold, severalfold, sooty mold, thousandfold, throttlehold, water mold