Synonyms of gripped

Antonyms of gripped

Collocations of gripped

fear
Frequency: 70 %

She gripped the steering wheel in fear as the car skidded on the icy road.

tightly
Frequency: 60 %

He gripped her hand tightly as they walked through the dark alley.

edge
Frequency: 50 %

He gripped the edge of the cliff, peering down into the abyss below.

control
Frequency: 45 %

She gripped the handlebars tightly, trying to maintain control of the bike.

weapon
Frequency: 35 %

The soldier gripped his weapon tightly, ready for battle.

Idiomatic Expressions for gripped

  • Phrase: gripped with excitement
    Meaning: to be very excited or thrilled
    Usage: The audience was gripped with excitement as the performer took the stage.