Complete Definition of "stranglehold"

English

Etymology
From strangle + hold

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-stranglehold.ogg|Audio (US)

Noun
stranglehold

  1. A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.

#: For years the company had a stranglehold on the rest of the industry.

Translations
German: Würgegriff m

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