claw at

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scratchSuperficial wound or mark
tearTo pull apart
scrapeRub harshly against
gripSecure manual hold
desperateDriven by urgent need

fingers · nails · rip · grasp · clutch · dig · rake · frantic · panic · struggle · shred · gouge · scramble · reach · grasping · feral · wild · escape

Opposites

physical action toward surface

claw atstroke

Sudden brain blood blockage

caress · smooth · pet · pat · skim

grip/release dynamics

claw atlet go of

release · relinquish · drop · unhand · free

emotional quality of action

claw atcradle

Rocking bed for infants

caress · fondle · handle with care · nuzzle · cuddle

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