Synonyms of clasping

clasping

verb

present participle of clasp

1

as in hugging

to put one's arms around and press tightly

clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hugging
• cradling
• clinging
• grasping
• grabbing
• embracing
• holding
• enfolding
• wrapping
• crushing
• bear-hugging
• straining
• enclasping
• clamping
• patting
• gripping
• encircling
• folding
• enveloping
• locking
• snuggling
• twining
• stroking
• entwining
• nuzzling
• nestling
• fondling
• cuddling
• petting
• embosoming
• bosoming
• enwinding

2

as in holding

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

clasped a crayon and began drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• holding
• grasping
• gripping
• taking
• clutching
• clenching
• hanging on to
• laying hold of
• snatching
• catching
• holding on (to)
• clinging (to)
• seizing
• nabbing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releasing
• discharging
• dropping
• freeing
• liberating
• giving
• handing
• transmitting
• passing
• transferring
• relinquishing
• delivering
• entrusting
• turning over
• handing over
• intrusting
• unhanding