Synonyms of clasp

clasp 1 of 2

noun

ˈklasp 

as in grip

the act or manner of holding

be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grip
• grasp
• hold
• clench
• handgrip
• handhold
• purchase
• grapple
• anchorage
• leverage
• grab
• hug
• seizure
• foothold
• embrace
• footing
• toehold
• clinch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• release
• relinquishment

clasp

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to hug

to put one's arms around and press tightly

clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hug
• cradle
• cling
• grasp
• grab
• embrace
• enfold
• wrap
• hold
• enclasp
• clamp
• bear-hug
• bosom
• grip
• crush
• strain
• fold
• lock
• pat
• encircle
• envelop
• snuggle
• twine
• entwine
• stroke
• embosom
• fondle
• cuddle
• pet
• nestle
• nuzzle
• enwind

2

as in to hold

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

clasped a crayon and began drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hold
• grasp
• grip
• take
• clutch
• lay hold of
• clench
• hang on to
• hold on (to)
• catch
• snatch
• cling (to)
• seize
• nab

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• release
• drop
• discharge
• liberate
• free
• hand
• give
• pass
• transfer
• relinquish
• transmit
• turn over
• deliver
• hand over
• entrust
• unhand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clasp

Noun

The commission recommends people in the Asheville area purchase bear-resistant trash containers, or modify existing trash containers with straps, buckles or metal clasps to lock down the lids. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

In my case, the decisive click turned out to be the clasp closing around my wrist. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Verb

Davis stood with his lawyer as the verdict was read, then sat with his hands clasped on the table. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

One juror was rubbing his eyes as Sullivan talked, and another was clasping and unclasping his hands in his lap. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026