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embracement vs clench

clench vs embracement

embracement and clench both are nouns.

embracement is not a verb while clench is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
embracement Yes No No No
clench Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clench is a hypernym of embracement; that is, clench is a word with a broader meaning than embracement:
  • embracement: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
  • clench: the act of grasping
Other hypernyms of embracement include clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold.
embracement (noun) clench (noun)
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) the act of grasping
a small slip noose made with seizing
embracement (verb) clench (verb)
hold in a tight grasp
squeeze together tightly
Difference between embracement and clench

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