clenching (Meaning)

clenching

to set or close tightly, to hold fast, clinch sense 2

No weak antonyms found.

The athlete gritted his teeth, clenching his jaw tightly in determination.
The victim was found unconscious, her fists clenched around the gun.
He clenched the steering wheel as he navigated the treacherous mountain road.
The child's fists clenched into tiny balls as they protested their punishment.
The doctor asked the patient to unclench her fist so they could examine her wound.
The suspect's handcuffs bit into his wrists, causing him to clench his teeth in pain.
The boxer clenched his gloves, preparing for the final round of the match.
The mechanic clenched the wrench with all his might, struggling to loosen the rusted bolt.
The hiker's fingers clenched around the rope as he scaled the sheer rock face.
The driver clenched the accelerator, sending the car hurtling down the highway.

to set or close tightly, to hold fast, clinch sense 2

holding,clutching, grabbing, gripping, taking, holding on to, cradling, clinging (to),carrying, hanging on to

dropping,giving, handing, unclasping, unhanding, handing out, yielding, handing over,releasing, giving up

The athlete gritted his teeth, clenching his jaw tightly in determination.

The victim was found unconscious, her fists clenched around the gun.

He clenched the steering wheel as he navigated the treacherous mountain road.

The child's fists clenched into tiny balls as they protested their punishment.