Chokehold (Noun)
Meaning 1
A restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind; "he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police officer was accused of using an excessive force by applying a chokehold on the suspect who was already subdued.
- The martial arts instructor taught his students various techniques to escape a chokehold.
- During the scuffle, one of the fighters put the other in a chokehold until the referee intervened.
- Witnesses reported that the mugger grabbed the woman in a chokehold before stealing her purse.
- The use of chokehold by law enforcement has been a topic of controversy due to its potential to cause serious injury or death.
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Meaning 2
Complete power over a person or situation; "corporations have a stranglehold on the media"; "the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The large corporation had a chokehold on the local market, stifling competition and innovation.
- The government's strict regulations put a chokehold on the industry, limiting its ability to grow and expand.
- The dominant team had a chokehold on the league, winning every championship for the past decade.
- The powerful union had a chokehold on the city's transportation system, allowing them to dictate terms and conditions.
- The billionaire philanthropist had a chokehold on the research institution, controlling the direction of their studies and projects.