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clenching

UK
/ˈklɛnʧɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɛnʧɪŋ/

Translations

clenchingnoun
clenchings
pl
The clenching of his fists was a sign of his anger.
Сжатие его кулаков было признаком его гнева.
Synonyms
holding
seizing
clutching
gripping
grasping
clenchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈklentʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɛntʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is contracting or closing tightly.
Synonyms
constricting
stifling
jaw-clenching
agonizing
heart-stopping
gut-wrenching
gripping
squeezing
tightening
tense
taut
compressing
clenchverb

clenching

Gerund

clenched
Past Simple
clenched
Past Participle
clenching
Gerund
UK
/klɛnʧ/
US
/klɛnʧ/
He clenched his fists in anger.
Он сжал кулаки от злости.
Synonyms
clutch
grip
hold
squeeze
grasp
clasp

Definitions

clenchingnoun
The act of closing or holding something tightly, especially with the hands or teeth.
The clenching of his fists was a clear sign of his frustration.
clenchinggerund / present participle
Contracting or closing tightly; characterized by or causing clenching.
She tried to relax her clenching jaw during the examination.
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.
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