choke hold (Meaning)

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choke hold (n)

a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind

The police officer used a chokehold to restrain the suspect during the altercation.
Martial artists are trained in various techniques, including the application of a chokehold.
The wrestler quickly applied a chokehold to his opponent, forcing him to submit.
Due to safety concerns, many jurisdictions have banned the use of chokeholds by law enforcement officers.
The mixed martial artist expertly executed a rear naked chokehold, leading to a submission victory.
In self-defense classes, participants learn how to escape from a chokehold in case of an attack.
The referee intervened and stopped the fight after one of the fighters refused to release the chokehold.
The suspect claimed that the police officer used excessive force by applying a chokehold.
After several seconds in the chokehold, the fighter began to lose consciousness.
The chokehold applied by the wrestler was so tight that his opponent tapped out within seconds.

a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind

grip,sway, takeover, mastery, command, management, clutch, control, hold, arm

helplessness, weakness, helplessness,weakness, powerlessness,impotence, impotence, powerlessness,impotency, impotency

The police officer used a chokehold to restrain the suspect during the altercation.

Martial artists are trained in various techniques, including the application of a chokehold.

The wrestler quickly applied a chokehold to his opponent, forcing him to submit.

Due to safety concerns, many jurisdictions have banned the use of chokeholds by law enforcement officers.