Definitions of chokehold
-
a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
-
complete power over a person or situation“the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public”
-
synonyms:
stranglehold, throttlehold
-
type of:
-
power, powerfulness
possession of controlling influence
-
power, powerfulness
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘chokehold'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
Word Family
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Look up chokehold for the last time
Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know.
