Synonyms of death grip

death grip

noun

as in control

the right or means to command or control others

the cult leader had such a death grip on his followers that all orders were carried out without the slightest objection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• control
• power
• dominion
• sway
• reign
• rein(s)
• authority
• grip
• command
• clutch
• sovereignty
• mastery
• jurisdiction
• arm
• influence
• hold
• dominance
• management
• privilege
• leverage
• voice
• pull
• direction
• clout
• importance
• right
• supremacy
• predominance
• prerogative
• weight
• eminence
• imperium
• moment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impotence
• powerlessness
• weakness
• helplessness
• impotency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of death grip

Nostalgia has a death grip on the video game industry, so there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about Campaign Evolved. — Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025

The stagnant offense of his death grip dragged its way into a final-drive game, eerily similar to when Florida faced USF weeks ago, kicking off this saga. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025

As in give it up, let go, release the death grip. — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025

Across genres and styles, new books must maintain a death grip on the reader’s attention, fearful of losing it to the many readily accessible distractions lying at most one foot from the book itself. — Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025