Clench and Hand over

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Clench verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

Usage example: clenched a tissue in his hands as he told his story of misfortune

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Hand over is an antonym for clench.

Nearby Words: clenched, clenching

Hand over verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Clench is an antonym for hand over.

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