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(Entry 1 of 2)
- fearful that his suitcase might be stolen, he never once relaxed his clench on the handle
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of clench (Entry 2 of 2)
- clenched a tissue in his hands as he told his story of misfortune
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- cling (to),
- clutch,
- grip,
- hold
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The first known use of clench was in the 13th century
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