Clutching Synonyms and Antonyms

Fearful of the loss of position or affection
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. jealous
  2. possessive
Take hold of; grab
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. seizing
  2. gripping
  3. grasping
  4. grabbing
  5. grappling
  6. snatching
  7. retaining
  8. nabbing
  9. clenching
  10. griping
  11. holding
  12. clasping
  13. embracing
  14. controlling
  15. clinching
  16. clawing
  17. catching
Antonyms:
  1. loosing
  2. unfastening
To get hold of (something moving)
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. nabbing
  2. snatching
  3. seizing
  4. grabbing
  5. catching

Words Related to Clutching

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Clutching Sentence Examples

  • She shivered, clutching her coat closer.

  • Clutching her light jacket closer, she turned toward the house.

  • He sighed and rolled onto his side, clutching a Rissa-scented pillow in his arms.

  • She dropped to the snow, clutching her knee and moaning.

  • She sat up slowly, clutching the blanket to her chest.

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