Synonyms of clutching

clutching

verb

present participle of clutch

as in clenching

to have or keep in one's hands

he clutched the eggs carefully so he wouldn't drop them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clenching
• gripping
• holding
• grabbing
• carrying
• cradling
• clinging (to)
• taking
• holding on to
• clasping
• hugging
• snatching
• hanging on to
• grasping
• trapping
• seizing
• bagging
• capturing
• handling
• grappling
• pawing
• hooking
• catching
• nailing
• feeling
• landing
• fingering
• bearing
• snapping (up)
• latching (on or onto)
• embracing
• snaring
• nabbing
• corralling
• collaring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• handing
• giving
• dropping
• unclasping
• delivering
• yielding
• releasing
• relinquishing
• rendering
• ceding
• unhanding
• giving up
• handing out
• turning over
• handing over