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headlock Synonyms

Another word for headlock

Choosing another word for headlock 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 or grappling hold in which one person encircles the head of another with an arm and pulls it tightly against the side or chest.

Usage Example

"The older brother playfully put his younger sibling in a gentle chokehold during their backyard wrestling match."

Strong
chokehold

• noun (Context 2)

A state of complete control, dominance, or deadlocked restraint over a situation or competitor.

Usage Example

"Rising interest rates have kept the local housing market in a tight stranglehold for the past six months."

Strong
stranglehold
chokehold
grip

• verb (Context 3)

To seize and restrain someone by wrapping an arm tightly around their head.

Usage Example

"During the championship match, the defender tried to grapple his opponent to stop the takedown."

Weak
grapple

Opposites of headlock

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

let go
release
See all opposites of headlock

• Nearby Words

headlike
headline
headliner
headlock
headlong
headman
headmaster

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