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clasp

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of clasp

the act or manner of holding
  • Be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt.
Synonyms of clasp

clench, grapple, grasp, grip, handgrip, handhold, hold
Words Related to clasp

anchorage, leverage, purchase

grab, seizure

foothold, footing, toehold

clinch, embrace, hug
Near Antonyms of clasp

release, relinquishment

clasp

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of clasp

1 to put one's arms around and press tightly
  • Ted clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint.
Synonyms of clasp

bear-hug, crush, embrace, enclasp, enfold, grasp, hug, strain
Words Related to clasp

clamp, cling, cradle, grab, grip, hold

bosom, embosom, encircle, entwine, envelop, enwind

fold, lock, twine, wrap

cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle, pat, pet, snuggle, stroke
2 to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
  • clasped a crayon and began drawing
Synonyms of clasp

grasp, grip, hold, take
Words Related to clasp

clench, cling (to), clutch, hold on (to)

catch, nab, seize, snatch
Phrases Synonymous with clasp

hang on to, lay hold of
Near Antonyms of clasp

discharge, drop, free, liberate, release

deliver, entrust (also intrust), give, hand, hand over, pass, relinquish, transfer, transmit, turn over, unhand

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