Stranglehold

Pronunciation

Origin

From strangle + hold.

Full definition of stranglehold

Noun

1. A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.For years the company had a stranglehold on the rest of the industry.
• 2011, July 3, Piers Newbury, Wimbledon 2011: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in final, That record felt like ancient history as the Djokovic of 2011 overcame a slightly edgy start to take a stranglehold on the match.