Synonyms for

Grips

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

Definition

To hold tightly or firmly

Synonyms & similar words

travellingbag clutches bag clutch spellbind travelingbag grapple grip handgrip adhesivefriction bobbypin traction handle clasp hairgrip suitcase clench grasp fascinate hold transfix grasp hold clasp seize catch cling clutch embrace hug squeeze take

Synonyms by register

Formal

comprehension understanding apprehension

Informal

hold clutch hang on get a handle on

Literary

clasp embrace fathom

Antonyms

release loosen slack yield surrender relinquish

Common collocations

  • tight grips
  • firm grips
  • lose grip
  • get a grip
  • maintain grip
  • gain grip
  • strong grip

Word family

noun grip
verb grip
adjective gripping

Usage note

As a noun, 'grip' often refers to a firm hold or control. As a verb, it means to hold tightly or to understand something.

Example sentences

  1. She grips the handlebars tightly while riding her bike.
  2. He grips the pen tightly while writing a letter.
  3. The monkey grips the branch with his tail.
  4. The child grips his mother's hand while crossing the street.
  5. The wrestler grips his opponent tightly to pin him down.

Quotes

  • 'The iron grip of the law must be the iron grip of the people.' - George Caleb Bingham
  • 'I'm not the easiest person to live with. I'm kind of a slob. So for me to consider a roommate, it would have to be one who's clean and neat and doesn't have a lot of clutter. And somebody who doesn't come in, like, griping about everything.' - Mark Hoppus
  • 'I really like to just jump in a truck with your backpack and just drive and go somewhere.' - Piper Perabo

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