Synonyms of gripped

gripped

verb

past tense of grip

1

as in clenched

to have or keep in one's hands

gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clenched
• clutched
• held
• grabbed
• carried
• cradled
• clung (to)
• took
• grasped
• snatched
• hugged
• trapped
• seized
• captured
• handled
• clasped
• held on to
• bore
• felt
• hooked
• grappled
• hung on to
• caught
• fingered
• landed
• bagged
• nailed
• snapped (up)
• embraced
• snared
• corralled
• nabbed
• pawed
• collared
• latched (on or onto)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• handed
• gave
• dropped
• delivered
• unclasped
• rendered
• released
• relinquished
• unhanded
• yielded
• ceded
• turned over
• handed out
• handed over
• gave up

2

as in fascinated

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

that true crime story gripped me as much as any whodunit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinated
• enchanted
• mesmerized
• thrilled
• spellbound
• enthralled
• hypnotized
• arrested
• caught up
• entranced
• bedazzled
• enraptured
• engrossed
• involved
• charmed
• engaged
• bewitched
• beguiled
• absorbed

3

as in interested

to hold the attention of

that movie will grip any true sports car fan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interested
• intrigued
• immersed
• occupied
• fascinated
• involved
• attracted
• busied
• engrossed
• engaged
• enthralled
• absorbed
• enwrapped
• distracted
• enchanted
• preoccupied
• bemused
• captivated
• obsessed
• caught up
• caught one's eye
• charmed
• mesmerized
• bewitched
• hypnotized
• allured
• beguiled
• hogged
• monopolized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• jaded
• palled

4

as in grasped

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

the baby gripped my fingers and wouldn't let go

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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