clench
verbHow many syllables in clench?
There is 1 syllable in the word clench.How to pronounce clench:
Definition of clench:
- clench (verb):
- clinch sense 2
- hold in a tight grasp.
- to produce a harsh rasping sound by scraping against an object or surface
Synonyms for clench:
clasp
clinch
clutch
clutches
grapple
grasp
grip
handgrip
handhold
hold
Antonyms for clench:
abandon
be immune
disbelieve
disconnect
disgust
drop
expand
fail
forsake
free
fumble
give
give away
give up
hand over
hold lightly
ignore
let go
let go of
let off
let up on
liberate
loose
loosen
lose
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