clenched

• Beschreibt einen Körperteil, meist eine Faust oder einen Kiefer, der fest zusammengepresst oder angespannt ist, oft aus Anspannung, Wut oder Entschlossenheit.

Describes a body part, typically a fist or jaw, that is tightly closed or pressed together, often due to tension, anger, or determination.

1. Tightly closed or pressed togetherB2formal

   Describing a body part, such as a fist or jaw, that is held tightly shut or pressed together, often due to tension, anger, or determination.

   Geballt

   • He stood with his clenched fists at his sides.
   • Her clenched jaw showed how angry she was.
   • The runner crossed the finish line with a clenched expression of determination.

   Synonymeclosedcompressedpressedshuttight

   Antonymelooseopenrelaxed

• Verb, das das feste Zusammenpressen oder Anspannen von etwas bezeichnet, zum Beispiel einer Faust oder der Zähne, oft als Reaktion auf Anspannung oder Entschlossenheit.

A verb used to indicate the act of closing or pressing something tightly, such as a fist or teeth, often as a reaction to tension or determination.

1. Close tightlyB2formal

   To close or squeeze something tightly, especially the hands or teeth.

   Zusammenpressen

   • He clenched his fists in anger.
   • She clenched her teeth to stop from screaming.
   • The patient clenched the armrest during the injection.

   Synonymeclaspclutchgraspgripsqueezetighten

   Antonymeloosenopenrelease

2. Grasp firmlyB2formal

   To hold something tightly in the hand.

   Fest umfassen

   • He clenched the rope to avoid falling.
   • She clenched the steering wheel during the storm.
   • The child clenched his mother's hand in the crowd.

   Synonymeclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymeloosenopenrelaxrelease