Throttlehold is often used to describe a situation in which one has complete control over another person or group, often exerting such control in a way that is unfair or abusive. Some synonyms for the term might include grip, hold, domination, mastery, or control. Other possible alternatives might include stranglehold, chokehold, vice-like grip, or iron grip, all of which suggest a stifling sense of power and control. Whether used in a political context to describe government control or in a personal context to describe a toxic relationship, the term throttlehold is often associated with negative feelings and a desire for freedom and autonomy.