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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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While maintaining that he has no intention of taking up a post in President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet, Hill-Lewis does intend to maintain a firm grip over DA ministers in government.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He was beaten by McIlroy in a play-off last year, but put himself in position to avenge that defeat as McIlroy's stone-cold putter loosened his grip on the tournament.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“The Handmaid’s Tale,” once a defining show of the late 2010s, continued after extended pauses but struggled to maintain the cultural grip it once held.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The country’s army chief and de facto leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has developed a warm relationship with President Trump while tightening his grip on power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Though he was too big to hold my hand, Lloyd had me in a grip.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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