CHOKE HOLD Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

choke hold

noun

Definition of choke hold

as in sway

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Recent Examples of choke hold New phone footage leaked to TMZ appears to show Paul putting Mortensen in a choke hold and hurling metal chairs at him; a child cries. — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 Today on the show, the story of a financial lifeline that can turn into a financial choke hold. — Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026 Maduro was awful on that, but our ability to strangle off and keep the choke hold on the Venezuelan regime keeps that fleet blockading Venezuela. — CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026 Minadeo jumped on Buck's back and put him in a choke hold while gouging at his eyes, according to the lawsuit. — Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choke hold

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Noun

In interviews, criminologists and violence researchers told me all three crimes raised credible concerns about Mangione’s sway on other suspects.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Although Chicago had its issues with redlining and massive disinvestment that left generational scars on some primarily Black neighborhoods, the small town ethos held little sway over me.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of sway

Noun

But now, the European Space Agency's Euclid Space Telescope has identified a clutch of primordial quasars, dating to some 13 billion years ago—putting them among the oldest of these objects ever found in the universe.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 July 2026
When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Definition of clutch

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Iran insists on retaining control over shipping through the waterway and says vessels should instead use routes through its own territorial waters.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of control

Noun

Seigler remained down for several minutes, bleeding from one arm and grimacing in pain as interim manager Chad Tracy and trainers rushed out to check him for a head injury.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of arm

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China’s mastery of rocket reuse would significantly expand the country’s launch capacity, accelerating its ability to close the gap.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Then there’s the mastery of technical skills, physical conditioning, tactical intelligence, vision and mental toughness.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of mastery

Noun

The film was originally set to be directed by Melanie Laurent, but was put on hold during the pandemic and later revived with Morris directing.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026
Which could mean the SuperSonics’ return (and expansion overall) is put on hold until the Seahawks’ process concludes and investment groups potentially refocus around NBA bids instead.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of hold

Noun

The ring finger is typically slightly shorter than the middle finger, but the two work closely together, generating grip strength and stabilizing the hand.

— Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
There was bewilderment, also, at the failure of the referee to get any kind of grip or control over the Paraguayan antics.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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