Synonyms of clasping

clasping

verb

present participle of clasp

1

as in hugging

to put one's arms around and press tightly

clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hugging
• cradling
• clinging
• grasping
• grabbing
• embracing
• holding
• enfolding
• wrapping
• crushing
• bear-hugging
• straining
• enclasping
• clamping
• patting
• gripping
• encircling
• folding
• enveloping
• locking
• snuggling
• twining
• stroking
• entwining
• nuzzling
• nestling
• fondling
• cuddling
• petting
• embosoming
• bosoming
• enwinding

2

as in holding

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

clasped a crayon and began drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• holding
• grasping
• gripping
• taking
• clutching
• clenching
• hanging on to
• laying hold of
• snatching
• catching
• holding on (to)
• clinging (to)
• seizing
• nabbing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releasing
• discharging
• dropping
• freeing
• liberating
• giving
• handing
• transmitting
• passing
• transferring
• relinquishing
• delivering
• entrusting
• turning over
• handing over
• unhanding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clasping

These feature the American Eagle on one side, clasping an oak branch in its talons. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Their logo is an osprey, clasping a baseball bat in its talons. — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Charlotte, an avid tennis fan like her mom, could be seen clasping her face in shock with her eyes wide during the games, mirroring Kate's own expressions at times. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026

The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood. — Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

In one segment, when Kimmel and McNearney pick up a hitchhiking Olivia Rodrigo while taking the family to school, Jane shows off her personality, clasping her hands over her mouth in disbelief when Rodrigo enters the car, only to sing-along with the pop star on her way to school. — ABC News, 12 May 2026

McDaniels held onto Murray for dear life — often literally clasping his jersey — as the Nuggets tried to run him off every conceivable screen. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026

The june bug falls to the bottom of the bag but manages to recover from a new round of kicking by clasping to a leaf. — María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026