stranglehold
A stranglehold is when someone or something has complete control over another person or thing. It's like having a tight grip that makes it hard to move.
Imagine you're watching your favorite TV show and suddenly the ads start playing nonstop – it's like they have a stranglehold on the airwaves! You can't even skip them, they just keep coming. This is what happens when something or someone has too much power over another thing, making it hard for it to function freely. In business, politics, and even personal relationships, a stranglehold can be a strong influence that's hard to shake off.
How common is "stranglehold"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
Example: For years the company had a stranglehold on the rest of the industry.
verb
To hold a tight grip or control
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