reclenches
Squeezes fist anew
To reclench is to clench again—to tighten one's grip, jaw, or fist after having relaxed it.
The word captures a renewed tension, often in response to frustration or determination: She unclenched her fists briefly, then reclenched them as he continued talking.
His jaw reclenches every time the subject comes up.
Secures what loosened
- regripsGrasps anew
- refastensSecures something again
- recompressesReduces size again
- bears downExerts heavy pressure
Involuntary jaw clenching
- bruxismInvoluntary jaw clenching
- stress responseBody's reaction to threat
- tension buildingIncreasing dramatic strain
- determinationFirmness of purpose
emotional restraint · defiance · grimacing · tight-lipped · stoic endurance
Fibers tensing and shortening
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
- charley horseSudden involuntary muscle contraction
- muscle memoryAutomatic physical skill retention
- reflex responseUnthinking physical reaction
visceral reaction · gut reaction · body tension · repetitive strain
retightens
Secures what loosened
- regripsGrasps anew
- refastensSecures something again
- recompressesReduces size again
teeth grinding
Involuntary jaw clenching
- bruxismInvoluntary jaw clenching
- stress responseBody's reaction to threat
- tension buildingIncreasing dramatic strain
determination · emotional restraint · defiance · grimacing · tight-lipped · stoic endurance
muscle contraction
Fibers tensing and shortening
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
- charley horseSudden involuntary muscle contraction
- muscle memoryAutomatic physical skill retention
reflex response · visceral reaction · gut reaction · body tension · repetitive strain
reclenchesreleases
Lets go or publishes
relaxes · unclenches · loosens · lets go · opens
reclenchesreleases
Lets go or publishes
lets go · relinquishes · drops · surrenders · frees