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clenched

/klɛnʧt/

Translations

clenchedpast participle

/klɛnʧt/

More precise classification: participial adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “clench”.

serréSe dit surtout des mains, des dents ou de la mâchoire, lorsqu’ils sont fortement serrés.

She spoke through clenched teeth, trying to control her anger.

Elle parlait les dents serrées, essayant de maîtriser sa colère.

Additional translations

crispéSe dit d’une expression tendue, de la mâchoire ou du visage; registre courant.

Synonyms

clenchverb

clenched

Past Simple

clenched

Past Simple

clenched

Past Participle

clenching

Gerund

/klɛnʧ/

serrerSurtout pour les poings, les dents ou la mâchoire.

She clenched her fists in anger.

Elle a serré les poings de colère.

Additional translations

se contracterPour une partie du corps qui se tend sous l’effet d’une émotion, de la douleur ou de la peur.

Synonyms

Definitions

clenchedpast participle

Tightly closed or squeezed together, often referring to hands or teeth.

She spoke through clenched teeth, trying to control her anger.

Displaying or characterized by tension, anger, or determination.

His clenched jaw showed he was struggling to stay calm.

clenchverb

To close or hold something tightly, especially with one's hands or teeth.

She clenched her fists in anger.

To become tight or contract, especially due to emotion, pain, or fear.

His stomach clenched at the thought of speaking in public.