clenchings
Fist-making muscle contractions
Clenchings are instances of tightening or gripping firmly.
The word appears in contexts describing repeated or multiple acts of clenching: the clenchings of her jaw during the tense meeting, involuntary clenchings of his fists.
The term is uncommon, as clenching usually suffices even for plural instances.
State of being constricted
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- contractionReduction in size
- strainExcessive stretching force
- rigidityState of being unbending
cramp · stiffness · tautness · bruxism · jaw · teeth · muscles · knotting
Seize or understand
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- holdMaintain in grasp
seize · grapple · fist · knuckles · white-knuckling · death grip · tightening · squeezing
Firmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
fortitude · steadfastness · conviction · bracing · steeling · gritting · bearing down · digging in
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
indignation · outrage · animosity · exasperation · bitterness · scorn · spite · malice
tightness
State of being constricted
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- contractionReduction in size
- strainExcessive stretching force
rigidity · cramp · stiffness · tautness · bruxism · jaw · teeth · muscles · knotting · locking
grasp
Seize or understand
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- claspSecuring device that clicks
hold · seize · grapple · fist · knuckles · white-knuckling · death grip · tightening · squeezing · balling
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
perseverance · fortitude · steadfastness · conviction · bracing · steeling · gritting · bearing down · digging in · holding firm
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
hostility · indignation · outrage · animosity · exasperation · bitterness · scorn · spite · malice · temper
clenchingsrelaxations
Acts of loosening tension
unclenching · releases · easings · softenings · letting go
clenchingsreleases
Lets go or publishes
openings · letting go · relinquishments · droppings · unfurlings
- jaw clenchingInvoluntary facial muscle tension
- clenching fistsClosing hands tightly
- teeth clenchingForceful bite without chewing
- fist clenchingClosing fingers tightly inward