What is another word for clenched?

Pronunciation: [klˈɛnt͡ʃt] (IPA)

Clenched is an adjective that refers to something that is tightly held or tightly closed. There are several synonyms for the word clenched, which include tight, firmly closed, compressed, and squeezed. These words typically describe physical actions that involve tightly holding onto something or keeping something tightly closed. Other synonyms for clenched include clinched, grasped, gripped, and held. These words are commonly used to describe physical gestures or emotions, such as clenching fists in anger or holding onto a loved one tightly. Overall, the synonyms for clenched are useful for describing actions or feelings that involve tightness or tension.

What are the opposite words for clenched?

Clenched means grasping tightly or closing firmly. The antonyms for the word clenched are loosen, release or unclench. Loosen means to make something less tight and free from constraint. Release means to let go of something that is held or restrained. Unclench means to relax or open the fingers that were held tight in a fist. All the antonyms for clenched indicate a state of relaxation or freedom from tension. The opposite of clenched is important in certain situations; for example, in yoga, the practice of unclenching muscles and relaxing the body is considered a crucial element of relaxation and mindfulness.

What are the antonyms for Clenched?

Usage examples for Clenched

At present it is enough to ask whether human love and hatred, joy and sorrow, homage and scorn can manifest themselves by looks and tones, by the open palm and the clenched fist, by laughter and tears, by a bent neck and by a curled lip.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
But Betty's thin, childish fingers, clasped round her knee, worked nervously in and out; she clenched her teeth over her lower lip.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
It was from this latter I had the account, and I can give you no details, for all he said was, 'As I crushed it in my hand, I clenched my fist to fell him to the ground!
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Clenched

  • I'm clenched down, I'm locked in on it, which is my general approach to life.
    James Ellroy
  • You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.
    Indira Gandhi
  • It was my dream that I had clenched in a fist of discontent and wouldn't release. But time had now pried every finger open. There is peace in an open and upraised hand that isn't grasping for anything.
    Laurel Lee
  • No man can think clearly when his fists are clenched.
    George Jean Nathan
  • People with clenched fists can not shake hands.
    Indira Nehru Gandhi

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