Clench

Synonyms of clench

• grip
• grasp
• clutch

Antonyms of clench

• release
• loosen
• unclench

Collocations of clench

clench fists

Frequency: 80 %

He clenched his fists in anger.

clench teeth

Frequency: 70 %

She clenched her teeth to keep from screaming.

clench jaw

Frequency: 60 %

His jaw clenched in frustration.

clench muscles

Frequency: 50 %

She clenched her muscles to hold the pose.

Idiomatic Expressions for clench

• Phrase: clench your teeth
  Meaning: to press your teeth together tightly, often due to pain or anger
  Usage: She clenched her teeth to stop herself from screaming.