Definitions

grip

[grip] / grɪp /

NOUN

clasp, embrace

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constraint grasp restraint

STRONG

anchor brace catch cinch cincture clamp clamping clench clinch clutch coercion crushing duress enclosing enclosure fastening fixing grapnel grapple gripe handclasp handgrip handhold handshake hold hook ligature lug purchase snatch squeeze strength tenure vise wrench

Antonyms

WEAK

release

NOUN

perception, understanding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

control domination grasp influence

STRONG

clutches comprehension hold keeping ken possession power tenure

Antonyms

WEAK

misconception misunderstanding

VERB

hold tightly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clutch grasp

STRONG

clasp clench clinch nab seize snag snatch take

WEAK

clap a hand on get one's hands on latch on to lay hands on take hold of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

let go

STRONG

loose release

VERB

entrance, enchant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fascinate mesmerize rivet

STRONG

compel engross enthrall hold hypnotize involve spellbind

WEAK

catch up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disenchant

STRONG

turn off

WEAK

disgust repel

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of schools across the country will remain closed for a third day as snow continues to grip the north east of Scotland.

From BBC

Having winter tyres for extra grip, topping up screen wash and using antifreeze are all measures that can go a long way.

From BBC

Cuba was already in the grip of its worst economic crisis since the Cold War.

From BBC

There are broader geopolitical reasons for the U.S. to get a grip on Latin America.

From Barron's

"With more than 41,000 people arriving in 2025, the government needs to get a proper grip on the situation," he added.

From BBC

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