Synonyms of clench up

Antonyms of clench up

Collocations of clench up

fist
Frequency: 70 %

He clenched up his fist in anger.

teeth
Frequency: 60 %

She clenched up her teeth to stop herself from screaming.

fists
Frequency: 55 %

She clenched up her fists in determination.

jaw
Frequency: 50 %

He clenched up his jaw to control his emotions.

muscles
Frequency: 45 %

The athlete clenched up his muscles before the race.

Idiomatic Expressions for clench up

  • Phrase: make someone clench up
    Meaning: to cause someone to tighten their muscles out of stress, fear, or anger
    Usage: The loud noise made him clench up in fear.