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n. A restraining move in which one person seizes another around the neck in a tight grip, typically from behind.

n. A grappling hold around the neck that cuts off the flow of air to the brain

n. A strong and powerful grasp on something

n. complete power over a person or situation

n. a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind

"Prosser, 68, then grabbed her by the neck in what she called a "chokehold," but she told detectives she didn't remember Prosser squeezing or applying any pressure."

power    powerfulness    grasp    clasp    clench   

stranglehold    neckhold   

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