"Stranglehold" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Stranglehold" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Stranglehold" Meaning
A tight and unfair control or influence over someone or something.
Example: "The company has a stranglehold on the market, making it difficult for new competitors to enter."
(idiomatic expression)
"Stranglehold" Examples
Examples of "Stranglehold"
1. Legal Context
In a trial, the prosecuting attorney found himself in a precarious position, his reputation for ruthlessness giving the defense a stranglehold in the courtroom.2. Political Context
The ruling party maintained a stranglehold on power, monopolizing all the key positions in the government.3. Financial Context
The bank's oppressive loan policies gave the wealthy elite a stranglehold on the local economy, making it impossible for small businesses to compete.4. Cultural Context
The country's media outlets were under a stranglehold from the government, suppressing any dissenting voices and ensuring that only government-approved content was disseminated.5. Historical Context
The British Empire had once maintained a stranglehold on the Indian subcontinent, suppressing Indian culture and imposing British law and customs."Stranglehold" Similar Words
Strangeness
Stranger
A person who is unknown to one, especially someone who is not a friend or acquaintance.<br><br>Example: "I met a strange woman on the train, but we became friends."<br><br>Synonyms: foreigner, unknown person, outsider, bystander.
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Strangification
Strangle
To restrain or squeeze someone or something tightly around the throat, often in order to harm or kill them.<br><br>Example: She was found strangled in her bed.<br><br>Or, to block or restrict something, such as progress or progress, in a way that makes it difficult or impossible.<br><br>Example: The rule will strangle the creativity of the students if not revised.
Strangled
Strangled: past tense of the verb "strangle", which means to constrict or compress someone's or something's neck, often to the point of cutting off their air, resulting in death or unconsciousness.
Strangler
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Strangles
Strangling
causing or suffered by someone who is unable to breathe properly, often as a result of being held tightly by someone else, or nearly suffocating.
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Strangulation
Strangulation refers to the act of obstructing the flow of air or blood to the neck, typically to cause unconsciousness or death. It can be caused by external compression, such as strangling by a rope, wire, or hands, or internal compression, such as by a swelling or a noose. Strangulation can lead to serious medical consequences, including brain damage and cardiac arrest, and is often a component in homicide and suicide cases.