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stranglehold

UK
/ˈstræŋɡlˌhəʊld/
US
/ˈstræŋɡlˌhoʊld/

Translations

strangleholdnoun
strangleholds
pl
UK
/ˈstræŋɡlˌhəʊld/
US
/ˈstræŋɡlˌhoʊld/
mainmiseSens figuré le plus courant : contrôle très fort ou domination.
The company has a stranglehold on the market, making it difficult for new competitors to succeed.
L'entreprise a une mainmise sur le marché, ce qui rend la réussite des nouveaux concurrents difficile.
Additional translations
prise d'étranglementSens littéral, surtout en lutte ou en combat.
Synonyms
control
stranglehold
clutch
strangle
domination
grip
strangleholdadjective
UK
/ˈstræŋɡlˌhəʊld/
US
/ˈstræŋɡəlˌhoʊld/
Used attributively to qualify nouns, conveying the sense of overwhelming or restrictive control.
Synonyms
oppressive
restrictive
suffocating
constricting
repressive
domineering
iron-fisted
tight
controlling
choking

Definitions

strangleholdnoun
A grip around the neck of another person that can potentially cause choking or suffocation.
The wrestler applied a stranglehold to his opponent, forcing him to tap out.
A strong or complete control over something or someone, limiting freedom or development.
The company has a stranglehold on the market, making it difficult for new competitors to succeed.
strangleholdadjective
Imposing or exerting severe, restricting control.
The country suffered under stranglehold economic policies that stifled growth.
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