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Noun clasp, embrace
Synonyms: anchor, brace, catch, cinch, cincture, clamp, clamping, clench, clinch, clutch, coercion, constraint, crushing, duress, enclosing, enclosure, fastening, fixing, grapnel, grapple, grasp, gripe, handclasp, handgrip, handhold, handshake, hold, hook, ligature, lug, purchase, restraint, snatch, squeeze, strength, tenure, vise, wrench
Antonyms: release
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Noun perception, understanding
Synonyms: clutches, comprehension, control, domination, grasp, hold, influence, keeping, ken, possession, power, tenure
Antonyms: misconception, misunderstanding
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Verb hold tightly
Synonyms: clap a hand on, clasp, clench, clinch, clutch, get one’s hands on, grasp, latch on to, lay hands on, nab, seize, snag, snatch, take, take hold of
Antonyms: let go, release
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Verb entrance, enchant
Synonyms: catch up, compel, engross, enthrall, fascinate, hold, hypnotize, involve, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind
Antonyms: disgust, repel