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clench

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of clench

the act or manner of holding

  • fearful that his suitcase might be stolen, he never once relaxed his clench on the handle
Synonyms of clench

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

anchorage, leverage, purchase

grab, seizure

foothold, footing, toehold

clinch, embrace, hug
Near Antonyms of clench

release, relinquishment

clench

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of clench

to have or keep in oneʼs hands

  • clenched a tissue in his hands as he told his story of misfortune
Synonyms of clench

cling (to), clutch, grip, hold
Words Related to clench

bear, carry

bag, capture, catch, collar, corral, grab, grapple, hook, land, latch (on or onto), nab, nail, seize, snap (up), snare, snatch, take, trap

feel, finger, handle, paw

clasp, embrace, grasp, hug

cradle
Phrases Synonymous with clench

hang on to, hold on to
Near Antonyms of clench

drop, give, hand, unclasp, unhand

cede, deliver, give up, hand out, hand over, release, relinquish, render, turn over, yield

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