Clasp and Mangle

Clasp

Clasp verb - To put one's arms around and press tightly.

Mangle and clasp are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mangle" instead a verb "Clasp".

Nearby Words: clasped, clasping

Mangle

Mangle verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

Clasp and mangle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clasp" instead a verb "Mangle".

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

Common collocations

hand clasp hand mangle hand
hands clasp hands mangle hands
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