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choke-hold

noun

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of chokehold.

    • As Simon's obnoxious protest began to draw local attention, the bouncer slipped up behind him and repeated Mike's earlier choke-hold . . . with escalated force.
    • “Woman,” Philip interrupted her, “how do you expect them to be able to talk when you have them in a choke-hold?”

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