Synonyms of clenches

clenches 1 of 2

noun

plural of clench

as in grips

the act or manner of holding

fearful that his suitcase might be stolen, he never once relaxed his clench on the handle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grips
• grasps
• clasps
• holds
• grapples
• handholds
• grabs
• handgrips
• purchases
• seizures
• anchorages
• embraces
• hugs
• leverages
• clinches
• footholds
• footings
• toeholds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releases
• relinquishments

clenches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clench

as in clutches

to have or keep in one's hands

clenched a tissue in his hands as he told his story of misfortune

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grips
• clutches
• holds
• grabs
• carries
• clings (to)
• takes
• cradles
• grasps
• snatches
• seizes
• feels
• fingers
• captures
• holds on to
• handles
• grapples
• hangs on to
• bags
• clasps
• traps
• lands
• hugs
• nails
• catches
• hooks
• snaps (up)
• embraces
• paws
• latches (on or onto)
• nabs
• snares
• bears
• collars
• corrals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gives
• hands
• drops
• unclasps
• relinquishes
• renders
• yields
• delivers
• releases
• unhands
• cedes
• turns over
• hands out
• gives up
• hands over