Synonyms of clinch
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Another word for clinch is hold. Other synonyms of clinch are clasp, grasp, grip, begrasp and begrip.
Synonyms and similar words for clinch
verbTo hold firmly; to clench.
- clasp
- grasp
- grip
- begraspTo grasp around or about; grasp firmly, fully, or completely; apprehend.
- begripTo grip around or about; get a grip on; grasp.
- clench
- clingTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
- clutchTo grip or grasp tightly.
- enclaspTo hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace.
- fondleTo grasp.
- glaum dialectal
- grab
- grabbleTo attempt to grab; to grasp at (something).
- hang on
- hold onTo grasp or grip firmly.
- hold tight
- holdTo grasp or grip.
- nab
- seizeTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- strangleholdTo hold a tight grip or control.
- takeTo grasp or grip.
- beclasp datedTo clasp.
- belock archaicTo lock up or lock in place; hold tight; fasten.
- fang archaic, dialectalTo catch, capture; seize.
- nim obsolete
verbTo set closely together; to close tightly.
- attachTo fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).
- join
- put together
- affixTo attach.
- assemble
- associateTo connect or join together; combine.
- bewed
- bind
- combine
- conglomerate
- conglutinate
- conjoin
- connectTo join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
- construct
- couple
- entwine figurativelyTo twist or twine around something (or one another).
- fay
- fix
- graft
- hitchTo attach, tie or fasten.
- hook
- inosculateTo unite.
- interlink
- joint
- knit figuratively
- knot
- link
- marry figuratively
- piece together
- piecen
- pinion
- splice
- unite
- wed figuratively
- yoke
- accouple obsoleteTo join; to couple.
Meaning of clinch
- verb To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.
- verb To clasp; to interlock.
- verb To fasten securely or permanently.
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