More precise classification: participial adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “clench”.
Traduzioni
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.
crispéSe dit d’une expression tendue, de la mâchoire ou du visage; registre courant. Definizioni
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.