Clamp and Tear

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Clamp verb - To put securely in place or in a desired position.

Usage example: clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen

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Tear is an antonym for clamp.

Nearby Words: clamped, clamping, clamper

Tear verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

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Clamp is an antonym for tear.

Nearby Words: tearful, tearing, teary, teardrop, tearless

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