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

The upshot of this is that George, who works the room in a sharp gray suit, a few tattoos peeking out, has plenty of opportunities to charismatically make things right, shaking hands and clasping shoulders and sending over lull-filling drinks. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 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

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