1. (noun) complete power over a person or situation

• stranglehold
• throttlehold

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

• choke hold

1. (noun) complete power over a person or situation

• power
• powerfulness

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

• clasp
• clench
• clutch
• clutches
• grasp
• grip
• hold