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Clanched

Part of speech: verb

Sense: to grip or hold tightly; to clasp firmly

Usage:

1. She clanched her fists in anger.
2. The wrestler clanched his opponent's arm, preventing any escape.

Sense: to bring together forcefully; to press firmly

Usage:

1. He clanched his teeth, trying to hold back his frustration.
2. The author clanched the climax of the story with an unexpected twist.

Sense: to become tense or contract as a result of strong emotion or discomfort

Usage:

1. Her jaw clanched when she heard the news.
2. His back clanched in pain after lifting the heavy box.

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