clenched
Squeezed into fist
Clenched describes something tightly closed or gripped, especially hands or teeth.
A clenched fist is closed hard, often in anger or determination.
Clenched teeth or a clenched jaw suggests tension, pain, or suppressed emotion: She spoke through clenched teeth.
The word implies muscular effort and emotional intensity.
Tightly closed hand
- graspSeize or understand
- holdMaintain in grasp
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
clasp · tightened · balled · closed · curled · wrapped · gripping · locked
Bone holding teeth
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- fistTightly closed hand
- musclesContractile body tissue
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
gut · taut · tight · contracted · constricted · tensed · cramped · spasm
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
indignation · aggression · temper · outburst · livid · seething · fuming · scowling
Pressure, mental or vocal
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- pressureForce upon contact
- strainExcessive stretching force
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
apprehension · worry · distress · agitation · dread · trepidation · bracing · tightness
Firmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
conviction · firmness · steadfastness · defiance · steely · unwavering · gritted teeth · braced
fist
Tightly closed hand
squeeze · clasp · tightened · balled · closed · curled · wrapped · gripping · locked · iron grip
jaw
Bone holding teeth
stomach · gut · taut · tight · contracted · constricted · tensed · cramped · spasm · lockjaw
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
wrath · indignation · aggression · temper · outburst · livid · seething · fuming · scowling · grimace
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
nervousness · apprehension · worry · distress · agitation · dread · trepidation · bracing · tightness · knotted
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
willpower · conviction · firmness · steadfastness · defiance · steely · unwavering · gritted teeth · braced · focused
- tightnesstight, taut, snug, constricting, compressed
- clenched fistTightly closed hand
- clenched jawTensed mouth, teeth together
- clenched teeth
- jaw clenchingInvoluntary facial muscle tension
- clenching fistsClosing hands tightly
- teeth clenchingForceful bite without chewing
clench, clenching, clenches, clenched fists, unclenched, unclenching, unclenches, clenched fist