stranglehold
(stran-gle-hold)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 complete power over a person or situation; 2 a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe
Example Sentence
The group has a stranglehold over the politician so that he votes as they say.
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Rhymes
- stranglehold