Synonyms of laying hold of

laying hold of

phrase

present participle of lay hold of

as in holding

to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms

couldn't lay hold of the slippery shampoo bottle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• holding
• grasping
• taking
• hanging on to
• gripping
• clasping
• holding on (to)
• clinging (to)
• clenching
• clutching
• catching
• snatching
• seizing
• nabbing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releasing
• freeing
• dropping
• discharging
• liberating
• turning over
• handing over
• giving
• passing
• delivering
• transmitting
• transferring
• handing
• relinquishing
• entrusting
• unhanding
• intrusting