reclench
Squeeze fist anew
To reclench is to clench again—to tighten or close something that had relaxed or opened.
Fists reclench in renewed anger, jaws reclench with fresh determination: She unclenched her hands briefly, then reclenched them.
The word emphasizes the return to tension after a moment of release.
To grip again
- retightenFasten more securely again
- reclaspFasten again after opening
- refastenSecure something anew
- resecureFasten again after loosening
recontract · recompress · readjust · resqueeze · regrip · rewrap
State again with conviction
- reassertState again with force
- reinforceAdd strength to something
- redoubleIncrease twofold again
- reengageParticipate again after pausing
recommit · reestablish · renew · restrengthen · refortify · reinvigorate · revitalize · reactivate
Firmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
willpower · resilience · steadfastness · persistence · stubbornness · firmness · recommitment · redetermination
Pressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- tightnessState of being constricted
- contractionReduction in size
- rigidityState of being unbending
stiffness · tautness · anxiety · nervousness · bracing · constriction · tensing · gritting
regrasp
To grip again
resecure · recontract · recompress · readjust · resqueeze · regrip · rewrap
reaffirm
State again with conviction
reengage · recommit · reestablish · renew · restrengthen · refortify · reinvigorate · revitalize · reactivate
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
fortitude · willpower · resilience · steadfastness · persistence · stubbornness · firmness · recommitment · redetermination · backbone
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- tightnessState of being constricted
- contractionReduction in size
rigidity · stiffness · tautness · anxiety · nervousness · bracing · constriction · tensing · gritting · steeling