Synonyms of clinches

clinches 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clinch

as in decides

to make final, definite, or beyond dispute

the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decides
• determines
• settles
• proves
• defines
• nails
• clarifies
• establishes
• ensures
• assures
• affirms
• insures
• demonstrates
• nails (down)
• shows
• secures
• ends
• specifies
• states
• concludes
• illuminates
• stipulates
• finishes
• clears (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confuses
• unsettles
• muddles
• muddies

clinches

2 of 2

noun

plural of clinch

as in embraces

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embraces
• hugs
• grabs
• footholds
• seizures
• footings
• toeholds
• purchases
• clasps
• grasps
• leverages
• clenches
• anchorages
• holds
• grips
• grapples
• handholds
• handgrips

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releases
• relinquishments