clenched

• Décrit une partie du corps, généralement un poing ou une mâchoire, qui est fermement serrée ou crispée, souvent à cause de la tension, de la colère ou de la détermination.

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.

   serré, crispé

   • 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.

   Synonymesclosedcompressedpressedshuttight

   Antonymeslooseopenrelaxed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de serrer ou de contracter fermement quelque chose, comme le poing ou les dents, souvent en réaction à une tension ou à une détermination.

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.

   Serrer (fermement)

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

   Synonymesclaspclutchgraspgripsqueezetighten

   Antonymesloosenopenrelease

2. Grasp firmlyB2formal

   To hold something tightly in the hand.

   Serrer fortement

   • 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.

   Synonymesclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymesloosenopenrelaxrelease