Grasping synonyms
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A control or adjustor on a television that keeps the screen image in proper position:
The act of one that takes.
grabbing
The act of one who grabs.
Full of avarice; greedy for riches
The definition of avid is someone greedy, with a craving for or with a strong interest in something.
The definition of covetous is jealous of something or someone, or really wanting something that belongs to another.
(Computing) Tending to match as much text as possible.
Tending to impede or delay progress:
niggardly
Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things; greedy:
altruistic (antonym)
Of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
generous (antonym)
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
unselfish (antonym)
Not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic.
Characterized by a strong desire to gain and possess.
Experiencing a desire or need for food.
(Informal) Grasping; avaricious
desire (related)
Having a strong urge to obtain or possess something, especially material wealth, in quantity
give (related)
Having a strong urge to obtain or possess something, especially material wealth, in quantity
Able to seize, grasp, or hold, especially by wrapping around an object:
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
Find another word for grasping. In this page you can discover 24 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for grasping, like: hold, taking, grabbing, catch, avaricious, avid, covetous, greedy, holding, niggardly and prehension.