embrace vs clutches
clutches vs embraceembrace and clutches both are nouns.
embrace is a verb but clutches is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| embrace | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| clutches | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
clutches is a hypernym of
embrace; that is, clutches is a
word with a broader meaning than embrace:
- embrace: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
- clutches: the act of grasping
| embrace (noun) | clutches (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) | the act of grasping |
| a close affectionate and protective acceptance | |
| the state of taking in or encircling |
| embrace (verb) | clutches (verb) |
|---|---|
| take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own | |
| hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | |
| include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory |
Words related to "embrace"
- accept
- acceptance
- acceptation
- address
- adopt
- adoption
- bosom
- clasp
- clench
- clinch
- clutch
- clutches
- comprehend
- cover
- cuddle
- deal
- embracement
- embracing
- encompass
- espousal
- espouse
- fasten on
- grasp
- grip
- handle
- hold
- hook on
- hug
- include
- inclusion
- interlock
- latch on
- lock
- nestle
- plow
- seize on
- snuggle
- squeeze
- sweep up
- take up
- treat
Words related to "clutches"
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