Synonyms of laid hold of

laid hold of

phrase

past tense of lay hold of

as in held

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

couldn't lay hold of the slippery shampoo bottle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• held
• grasped
• took
• gripped
• clasped
• held on (to)
• hung on to
• clung (to)
• clenched
• clutched
• caught
• snatched
• seized
• nabbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• released
• dropped
• discharged
• liberated
• freed
• turned over
• gave
• passed
• transferred
• handed over
• delivered
• handed
• transmitted
• entrusted
• relinquished
• intrusted
• unhanded