Thesaurus

gripped

verb , past tense of grip

Synonyms and Antonyms of gripped

1 to have or keep in one's hands

gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill

Synonyms of gripped

clenched, clung (to), clutched, held

Words Related to gripped

bore, carried

bagged, captured, caught, collared, corralled, grabbed, grappled, hooked, landed, latched (on or onto), nabbed, nailed, seized, snapped (up), snared, snatched, took, trapped

felt, fingered, handled, pawed

clasped, embraced, grasped, hugged

cradled

Phrases Synonymous with gripped

held on to, hung on to

Near Antonyms of gripped

dropped, gave, handed, unclasped, unhanded

ceded, delivered, gave up, handed out, handed over, released, relinquished, rendered, turned over, yielded

2 to hold the attention of as if by a spell

that true crime story gripped me as much as any whodunit

Synonyms of gripped

arrested, bedazzled, caught up, enchanted, enthralled, fascinated, hypnotized, mesmerized, spellbound

Words Related to gripped

enraptured, entranced, thrilled

beguiled, bewitched, charmed

absorbed, engaged, engrossed, involved

3 to hold the attention of

that movie will grip any true sports car fan

Synonyms of gripped

absorbed, bemused, busied, caught up, engaged, engrossed, enthralled, enwrapped, fascinated, immersed, interested, intrigued, involved, occupied

Words Related to gripped

allured, attracted, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, obsessed

hypnotized, mesmerized

distracted, preoccupied

hogged, monopolized

Phrases Synonymous with gripped

caught one's eye

Near Antonyms of gripped

bored, jaded, palled, tired, wearied

4 to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms

the baby gripped my fingers and wouldn't let go

Synonyms of gripped

clasped, grasped, held, took

Words Related to gripped

clenched, clung (to), clutched, held on (to)

caught, nabbed, seized, snatched

Phrases Synonymous with gripped

hung on to, laid hold of

Near Antonyms of gripped

discharged, dropped, freed, liberated, released

delivered, entrusted (also intrusted), gave, handed, handed over, passed, relinquished, transferred, transmitted, turned over, unhanded

Learn More about gripped

Nglish: Translation of gripped for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of gripped for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up gripped? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

Thesaurus

gripped

Synonyms and Antonyms of gripped

Learn More about gripped

Seen and Heard

WORD OF THE DAY

comprise

Useful and Obscure Words for Autumn

Meet Puku, Our New Kids' App!

Why Do People Pronounce It "Nucular"?

Trending: Pilot: 737 MAX Sytem 'Egregious'

Where in the World? A Quiz