clenched

Definitions

Closed tightly, especially with reference to the hands or teeth, often as a sign of tension, anger, or determination.

Held or grasped firmly and tightly.

Examples

He stood with his fists clenched, struggling to control his anger.

She held the steering wheel with clenched hands as the storm raged outside.

The athlete crossed the finish line with a clenched jaw and a look of pure determination.

Synonyms

clamped gripped tightened grasped clutched contracted fastened

Antonyms

relaxed loosened opened released slackened unclenched unfurled