Synonyms of clasped

clasped

verb

past tense of clasp

1

as in hugged

to put one's arms around and press tightly

clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hugged
• cradled
• clung
• grasped
• grabbed
• wrapped
• enfolded
• embraced
• held
• enclasped
• crushed
• bear-hugged
• clamped
• strained
• patted
• gripped
• folded
• entwined
• encircled
• snuggled
• enveloped
• twined
• locked
• stroked
• nuzzled
• nestled
• embosomed
• fondled
• cuddled
• bosomed
• petted
• enwound

2

as in held

to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms

clasped a crayon and began drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• held
• grasped
• gripped
• took
• clenched
• clutched
• laid hold of
• held on (to)
• clung (to)
• snatched
• hung on to
• caught
• seized
• nabbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• released
• discharged
• freed
• liberated
• handed
• passed
• gave
• transferred
• delivered
• transmitted
• turned over
• relinquished
• entrusted
• intrusted
• handed over
• unhanded