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death grip

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of death grip

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 of death grip

arm, authority, clutch, command, control, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, power, reign, rein(s), sway

Words Related to death grip

clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight

direction, management

dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

prerogative, privilege, right

eminence, importance, moment

Near Antonyms of death grip

helplessness, weakness

Antonyms of death grip

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

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