单词	stranglehold
释义	stranglehold noun stran·​gle·​hold ˈstraŋ-gəl-ˌhōld  1 : an illegal wrestling hold by which one's opponent is choked 2 : a force or influence that chokes or suppresses freedom of movement or expression Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Managing a team with personalities such as Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols, and Adam Wainwright, Marmol deftly led the Cardinals to a stranglehold on the NL Central after the surprise firing of Mike Shildt. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Devastating proof of how school closures harmed children should inspire parents to end this interest group’s education stranglehold. Walter Blanks Jr., National Review, 6 Sep. 2022 But since the months leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has used Russia’s stranglehold on European energy to try to divide the West. Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Between showing off his dance moves underneath mascot Sourdough Sam’s oversized cowboy hat and claiming a stranglehold on the right guard position in training camp, Spencer Burford has made a fast impression with the San Francisco 49ers. Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Aug. 2022 The Wings had a three-games-to-none stranglehold on the Philadelphia Flyers, who once were favorites but slipped into a deeper state of chaos with each passing day. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2022 Coming off a 45-point effort in Game 3, Butler was held to 20 in this one and missed a golden chance to give Miami a stranglehold on the series. Paul Newberry, ajc, 23 Apr. 2022 Barty responded with utter dominance, winning Miami, Stuttgart, Wimbledon and Cincinnati to put a complete stranglehold on the top ranking, all while spending seven consecutive months away from home. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2022 With a target continuously on their backs, the Blue Devils' ability to block out the noise proved to be the key to maintaining a stranglehold on the sport. Ian Garcia, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1 stranglehold noun as in albatross Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance albatross millstone disadvantage handicap negative downside drawback debit liability minus strike shackle disability failing interference impairment incommodity impediment disbenefit hindrance obstruction shortcoming hurdle crimp obstacle let rub manacle stop clog embarrassment catch trammel hitch bar check Antonyms & Near Antonyms advantage edge control asset lead supremacy margin ascendancy superiority start vantage plus privilege predominance transcendence mastery jump drop command head start break ascendency opportunity prerogative upper hand assistance aid help better See More
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