# no holds barred

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.
2. 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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