Chokehold

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  • noun. A restraining move in which one person seizes another around the neck in a tight grip, typically from behind.
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  • noun. A grappling hold around the neck that cuts off the flow of air to the brain
  • noun. A strong and powerful grasp on something
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  • noun. complete power over a person or situation
  • noun. a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
  • Word Usage
    "Prosser, 68, then grabbed her by the neck in what she called a "chokehold," but she told detectives she didn't remember Prosser squeezing or applying any pressure."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    clasp  clench  clutch  clutches  grasp  
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