Synonyms of clinch

clinch 1 of 2

verb

ˈklinch 

as in to decide

to make final, definite, or beyond dispute

the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decide
• settle
• determine
• prove
• clarify
• define
• establish
• ensure
• secure
• nail
• insure
• assure
• show
• demonstrate
• specify
• nail (down)
• finish
• end
• state
• affirm
• illuminate
• conclude
• stipulate
• clear (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confuse
• muddy
• unsettle
• muddle

clinch

2 of 2

noun

as in hug

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hug
• embrace
• foothold
• grab
• footing
• toehold
• leverage
• seizure
• purchase
• anchorage
• grasp
• clench
• clasp
• grip
• hold
• grapple
• handhold
• handgrip

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• release
• relinquishment

Examples of clinch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

This meeting wasn’t going to clinch the deal for Merrell. —Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024

Neon ran a far buzzier campaign in other categories for Anatomy of a Fall, which then clinched five nominations, including for best film and best actress for Sandra Hüller, and won best screenplay for Triet and Arthur Harari. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024

Noun

Shields, a two-time gold medalist and multiple-time boxing champion, still admittedly has some things to learn about the clinch and escaping if she's taken down, but what remains clear is her advantage in striking. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

One win over any of the three clinches Panama’s spot in the four-team semifinals. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024