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hammerlock Synonyms

Another word for hammerlock

Choosing another word for hammerlock depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A wrestling hold in which an opponent's arm is bent at the elbow and twisted upward behind their back, immobilizing the shoulder joint.

Usage Example

"The defending champion quickly secured a tight armlock to control his opponent on the mat."

Strong
armlock

• noun (Context 2)

Complete dominance, control, or a monopolistic grip over a situation, market, or group.

Usage Example

"The software giant has maintained a virtual stranglehold on the operating system market for over a decade."

Strongest
stranglehold
chokehold
Strong
monopoly
grip

• verb (Context 3)

To restrain or immobilize (an opponent) by applying a hammerlock hold.

Usage Example

"The referee watched closely as the wrestler attempted to pin his rival near the edge of the ring."

Strong
pin
Weak
immobilize
restrain

Opposites of hammerlock

The opposite of hammerlock shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

release
free
See all opposites of hammerlock

• Nearby Words

hammerhead
hammerhead shark
hammering
hammerlock
hammock
hammy
hamper

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hammerlock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hammerlock
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