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death grip
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of DEATH GRIP
the right or means to command or control others <the cult leader had such a death grip on his followers that all orders were carried out without the slightest objection>
Synonyms arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, reign, rein(s), sway
Related Words clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight; jurisdiction; direction, management; dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy; prerogative, privilege, right; eminence, importance, moment
Near Antonyms helplessness, weakness
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