Clench and Strain

Clench

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

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

Nearby Words: clenched, clenching

Strain

Strain verb - To injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure.

Clench and strain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clench" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

hand clench hand strain hand
eyes clench eyes strain eyes
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