Synonyms of clenching

clenching

verb

present participle of clench

as in clutching

to have or keep in one's hands

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clutching
• gripping
• holding
• grabbing
• carrying
• clinging (to)
• cradling
• taking
• holding on to
• hanging on to
• hugging
• clasping
• grasping
• snatching
• seizing
• trapping
• capturing
• handling
• feeling
• grappling
• bagging
• pawing
• fingering
• snapping (up)
• hooking
• catching
• nailing
• latching (on or onto)
• landing
• bearing
• embracing
• snaring
• collaring
• corralling
• nabbing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• giving
• handing
• dropping
• unclasping
• releasing
• yielding
• delivering
• relinquishing
• rendering
• unhanding
• turning over
• giving up
• handing out
• handing over
• ceding