Synonyms for

Clench

Verb / klentʃ / Another word for clench — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To close tightly; to hold something tightly.

Synonyms & similar words

clasp grasp clutches clinch clutch hold grip grip grasp clasp squeeze grapple hold clutch clasp seize tighten compress contract shut close lock pinch press scrunch wring twist

Example sentences

  1. She had to clench her fists to keep from screaming in frustration.
  2. He had to clench his jaw to keep from saying something rude.
  3. The wrestler was able to clench his opponent in a tight hold.
  4. The dog would clench his teeth around his toy and refuse to let go.
  5. She would clench her eyes shut when she was scared.

Quotes

  • I won't let go until you say you love me...
  • I clench my fists at injustice, and I cry at the beauty of love.
  • We cling to our own point of view, as though everything depended on it. Yet our opinions have no permanence; like autumn and winter, they gradually pass away.

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