Clench and Keep

Clench

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

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Keep and clench are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Clench".

Nearby Words: clenched, clenching

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Clench and keep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clench" instead a verb "Keep".

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

hands	clench hands	keep hands
eyes	clench eyes	keep eyes

At one point, a Norwegian prisoner is set to lead the drill, and when being mocked by the Germans, he defiantly commands all of the prisoners to clench their fists, and keep them straight up in the air (almost giving a collective finger to Nazi Germany in the process).

Source: Film / We Leave For England

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