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gripped

UK
/ɡrɪpt/
US
/ɡrɪpt/
gripped down
gripped down

Translations

grippedpast participle
UK
/ɡrɪpt/
US
/ɡrɪpt/
Past participle functioning adjectivally; more precise than generic ADJECTIVE.
agrippéSens physique : tenu fermement ou fortement.
She gripped the railing tightly as she climbed the stairs.
Elle s’est agrippée fermement à la rampe en montant les escaliers.
captivéSens figuré : profondément absorbé ou passionné par quelque chose.
She was gripped by the novel and couldn't put it down.
Elle était captivée par le roman et ne pouvait pas le lâcher.
saisiSens figuré : touché ou affecté fortement, surtout par une émotion ou une condition négative.
The city was gripped by fear after the incident.
La ville était saisie par la peur après l’incident.
Synonyms
riveted
enthralled
captivated
fascinated
engrossed
spellbound
absorbed
mesmerized
held
seized
grasped
immersed
hooked
gripverb

gripped

Past Simple

gripped
Past Simple
gripped
Past Participle
gripping
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɪp/
US
/ɡrɪp/
She gripped the handle tightly as the bus turned the corner.
Elle a saisi fermement la poignée lorsque le bus a tourné le coin.
saisirAu sens figuré, d’un sentiment ou d’un effet.
Fear gripped him as he entered the dark alley.
La peur l’a saisi lorsqu’il est entré dans la ruelle sombre.
tenirAu sens de garder le contrôle.
The new leader gripped the organization with a firm hand.
Le nouveau dirigeant tenait l’organisation d’une main ferme.
The documentary grips viewers from the very first minute.
Le documentaire captive les spectateurs dès la première minute.
Additional translations
agripperPlus concret, avec l’idée de tenir fortement.
Synonyms
hold
clutch
grasp
seize
clench
embrace
fasten
attach
Antonyms
release
let go

Definitions

grippedpast participle
Held firmly or tightly.
The audience was gripped by the thrilling performance.
Deeply engaged or absorbed in something.
She was gripped by the novel and couldn't put it down.
Experiencing or affected by something powerful, especially a negative condition or emotion.
The city was gripped by fear after the incident.
gripverb
To take and hold something firmly.
She gripped the handle tightly as the bus turned the corner.
To have a strong or adverse effect on someone or something.
Fear gripped him as he entered the dark alley.
To maintain control or influence over something.
The new leader gripped the organization with a firm hand.
To capture and hold the interest or attention of.
The documentary grips viewers from the very first minute.
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