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lay hands on

VERB
clinch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
secure snatch
STRONG
bolt clamp clasp clench clutch cuddle embrace enfold fasten fix grapple grasp grip hug nail press rivet seize squeeze
WEAK
grab hold of make fast
Antonyms
STRONG
give let go liberate loose loosen open push away release unfasten unlock
VERB
collar
Synonyms
STRONG
abduct appropriate arrest bag capture catch cop corner get grab hook nab nail prehend secure seize take tree
Antonyms
STRONG
be immune fail free give give up keep let go liberate lose miss misunderstand offer refuse reject release unfasten
VERB
grip
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 take hold of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
let go
STRONG
loose release
VERB
kidnap
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capture hijack seize snatch steal
STRONG
coax decoy entice grab impress inveigh lure pirate remove seduce shanghai skyjack waylay
WEAK
body snatch bundle off carry away carry off make off with run away with spirit away
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free give let go liberate release
STRONG
allow
VERB
procure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buy up get hold of solicit
STRONG
annex appropriate buy compass cop corral draw earn effect find gain get grab have induce land persuade promote purchase score secure wangle win
WEAK
bring around buy out come by latch on to make a haul manage to get pick up prevail upon
Antonyms
STRONG
discourage dissuade fail forfeit hinder hurt let go lose miss pass prevent reject sell spend
WEAK
give away
VERB
seize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
catch snatch
STRONG
appropriate clasp clench clinch clutch compass embrace enclose enfold fasten grapple grasp grip pinch pluck snag squeeze
WEAK
catch hold of lay hold of take hold of
Antonyms
STRONG
free give let go loose loosen reject release unfasten
WEAK
liberate offer

Example Sentences

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So I completely get why Larry David would lay hands on the world’s kindliest Muppet on live TV.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

"We ask people to abide by the park rules - we cannot physically lay hands on people to get them out of the lake," he added.

From BBC • May 30, 2022

The advisor will be allowed to lay hands on Stouffer during the procedure.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2021

Specifically, he wants permission for his pastor to pray by his side and lay hands on him when his heart stops.

From Slate • Nov. 9, 2021

“Of course not. How could I lay hands on your brother from inside this cell?”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston