Synonyms of clenched

clenched

verb

past tense of clench

as in clutched

to have or keep in one's hands

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clutched
• gripped
• held
• grabbed
• carried
• clung (to)
• cradled
• took
• clasped
• snatched
• held on to
• hugged
• grasped
• trapped
• seized
• hung on to
• captured
• felt
• bore
• handled
• fingered
• grappled
• snapped (up)
• hooked
• bagged
• caught
• landed
• nailed
• pawed
• embraced
• latched (on or onto)
• corralled
• collared
• snared
• nabbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• handed
• gave
• dropped
• unclasped
• rendered
• released
• delivered
• unhanded
• relinquished
• turned over
• yielded
• handed over
• handed out
• gave up
• ceded