I'm looking for a single word meaning “absolute control over something”. For example, the government having absolute control over money. →
The government has [a] ________ over money.
I thought of “stranglehold”, but I'd prefer something without the mild negative connotation. Even “monopoly” tends to give a slightly different meaning.
Any suggestions?
Best Answer
I'd suggest you reconsider stranglehold, which actually is nowhere near as mild as you think.
If you're still not happy with it, consider:
chokehold
throttlehold