clench vs clasp

clench and clasp both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clench	Yes	No	Yes	No
clasp	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, clench and clasp are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of clench include clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold.

clench (noun)	clasp (noun)
the act of grasping	the act of grasping
a small slip noose made with seizing	a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

clench (verb)	clasp (verb)
hold in a tight grasp	hold firmly and tightly
squeeze together tightly	grasp firmly
	fasten with a buckle or buckles
	fasten with or as if with a brooch