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take hold of vs clench

clench vs take hold of

take hold of is not a noun while clench is a noun.

take hold of and clench both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take hold of No No Yes No
clench Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clench is a hyponym of take hold of; that is, clench is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take hold of:
  • take hold of: take into your hands deliberately
  • clench: hold in a tight grasp
Other hyponyms of take hold of include nab, rack, claw, apprehend, arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up, capture, catch, get, collar, clasp, grip, grab, catch, grab, snap, snatch, snatch up, clinch, grapple, grip.
take hold of (noun) clench (noun)
the act of grasping
a small slip noose made with seizing
take hold of (verb) clench (verb)
take into your hands deliberately hold in a tight grasp
squeeze together tightly
Difference between take hold of and clench

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