Synonyms for Putting half nelson on:
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v.
• bind
- compel
, - confine
, - constrain
, - detain
, - engage
, - enslave
, - force
, - hamper
, - hinder
, - hogtie
, - indenture
, - lock up
, - necessitate
, - oblige
, - prescribe
, - put half nelson on
, - put lock on
, - require
, - restrain
, - restrict
, - yoke
.
• constrain
- ban
, - bar
, - bind
, - bottle up
, - bridle
, - chain
, - check
, - coerce
, - concuss
, - constrict
, - cool off
, - cork
, - curb
, - deny
, - deprive
, - disallow
, - drive
, - hem in
, - hog-tie
, - hold back
, - hold down
, - hold in
, - immure
, - impel
, - imprison
, - incarcerate
, - inhibit
, - intern
, - jail
, - keep lid on
, - make
, - pressure
, - pressurize
, - shotgun
, - stifle
, - urge
, - withhold
.
• contain
• prohibit
- Forfend
, - block
, - box in
, - bring to screeching halt
, - debar
, - enjoin
, - forbid
, - freeze
, - gridlock
, - halt
, - hang up
, - hold up
, - impede
, - interdict
, - jam up
, - kill
, - nix
, - obstruct
, - outlaw
, - pass on
, - preclude
, - prevent
, - proscribe
, - put a lock on
, - put a stopper in
, - put chill on
, - put down
, - rule out
, - shut out
, - spike
, - stymie
, - taboo
, - throw cold water on
, - tie up
, - veto
, - zing
.
What are the hypernyms for Putting half nelson on?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for putting half nelson on?
Putting half nelson on is a wrestling term that refers to holding an opponent in a grappling hold. The opposite of putting half nelson on would be letting go or releasing the hold. Other antonyms for this term could include disengaging, relinquishing, freeing, or unclasping. These words convey the act of letting go or releasing someone from a hold or grip, which is the opposite of what putting half nelson on entails. Antonyms are helpful in providing context and contrast to a word, and can help to expand our vocabulary by showcasing a variety of meanings for a given term.
What are the antonyms for Putting half nelson on?
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v.
• bind
- aid
, - allow
, - assist
, - encourage
, - free
, - help
, - let
, - let go
, - liberate
, - loose
, - loosen
, - permit
, - promote
, - release
, - set free
, - unbind
, - unfasten
, - untie
.
• constrain
• contain
• prohibit
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