Synonyms of clasped

clasped

verb

past tense of clasp

1

as in hugged

to put one's arms around and press tightly

clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hugged
• cradled
• clung
• grasped
• grabbed
• wrapped
• enfolded
• embraced
• held
• enclasped
• crushed
• bear-hugged
• clamped
• strained
• patted
• gripped
• folded
• entwined
• encircled
• snuggled
• enveloped
• twined
• locked
• stroked
• nuzzled
• nestled
• embosomed
• fondled
• cuddled
• bosomed
• petted
• enwound

2

as in held

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

clasped a crayon and began drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of clasped

By late afternoon, Fernandez is dozing in his chair, mouth agape, hands clasped in his lap. —Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024

Next to De León was a statue of the church’s namesake, Our Lady of Sorrows, hands clasped and face frozen in misery. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024

When the town hall ended, Harris went over and clasped hands with Castillo, whose face was still streaked with tears. —Will Weissert, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024

At the end of the roughly 30-minute hearing, as the courtroom was cleared of most spectators and press, Combs stood and gave several bows, with his hands clasped, toward family members, who were allowed to stay inside the courtroom. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024