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no-holds-barred

no-holds-barred is the alternative spelling of no holds barred.

Meaning of no holds barred

Adjective

no holds barred (not comparable)

  1. Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.
    • a no holds barred match
  2. (figuratively) Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one's hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
    • Near-synonyms: unrestrained, unrestricted, unreserved, unconstrained, cutthroat

Questions about no-holds-barred

What is no-holds-barred the alternative spelling of?
No-holds-barred is the alternative spelling of no holds barred.

Words near no-holds-barred in the dictionary

  1. no-hit wonder
  2. no-hit wonders
  3. no-hitter
  4. no-hitters
  5. no-ho
  6. no-holds-barred
  7. no-hoper
  8. no-hopers
  9. no-hos
  10. no-host
  11. no-issue

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