strangle hold (Meaning)

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strangle hold ()

In wrestling, a hold by which one's opponent is choked. It is usually not allowed.

The corporation had a stranglehold on the market, dominating every sector with its extensive influence.
The dictator maintained his stranglehold on power through fear and oppression.
Despite efforts to diversify, the monopoly maintained its stranglehold on the industry.
The drug cartel's stranglehold on the city made it dangerous for anyone to oppose them.
Breaking free from the stranglehold of addiction requires strong determination and support.
The landlord had a stranglehold on the housing market, charging exorbitant rents that left many struggling to afford shelter.
The political party's stranglehold on the government stifled any opposition, leading to a lack of democracy.
The media conglomerate's stranglehold on information dissemination allowed them to control public opinion.
Corruption had a stranglehold on the local government, impeding progress and development.
The coach's strict tactics seemed to have a stranglehold on the team's creativity, limiting their performance on the field.

In wrestling, a hold by which one's opponent is choked. It is usually not allowed.

negative, debit, minus, disability, millstone, strike, handicap, liability, disadvantage, drawback

advantage, edge, edge, asset, asset, control, control,advantage, mastery, command

The corporation had a stranglehold on the market, dominating every sector with its extensive influence.

The dictator maintained his stranglehold on power through fear and oppression.

Despite efforts to diversify, the monopoly maintained its stranglehold on the industry.

The drug cartel's stranglehold on the city made it dangerous for anyone to oppose them.