grip

Synonyms: anchor brace catch cinch cincture clamp clamping clench clinch clutch coercion constraint crushing duress enclosing enclosure fastening fixing grapnel grapple grasp gripe handclasp handgrip handhold handshake hold hook ligature lug purchase restraint snatch squeeze strength tenure vise wrench

Antonyms: release

Synonyms: clutches comprehension control domination grasp hold influence keeping ken possession power tenure

Antonyms: misconception misunderstanding

Synonyms: clap a hand on clasp clench clinch clutch get one’s hands on grasp latch on to lay hands on nab seize snag snatch take take hold of

Antonyms: let go release

Synonyms: catch up compel engross enthrall fascinate hold hypnotize involve mesmerize rivet spellbind

Antonyms: disgust repel