Clenching Meaning in English
word · lemma: clench
ˈkɫɛntʃ
KLENCH-ing
klˈɛntʃɪŋ
KLENCH-ing
Definition
'Clenching' means tightly closing or pressing something, usually a part of your body like your hand into a fist or your teeth together.
Usage & Nuances
'Clenching' is often used with 'fist', 'jaw', or 'teeth'. It suggests tension, anger, pain, or determination. More common in physical or emotional contexts. Not interchangeable with 'grip' (hold firmly but not always tightly closed).
Spanish: apretar (con fuerza) - cerrar (puño, mandíbula)Portuguese (BR): cerrar com força - apertar (mão, dentes)Portuguese (PT): cerrar com força - apertar (mão, dentes)Chinese (Simplified): 紧紧握住 - 咬紧（牙齿）Chinese (Traditional): 緊緊握住 - 咬緊（牙齒）Hindi: कसकर पकड़ना - भींचना (मुट्ठी, दांत)Arabic: قبض بقوة - إغلاق بإحكام (يد، فك)Bengali: চেপে ধরা - আঁকড়ে ধরা (দাঁত/মুষ্টি)Russian: сжимание - стиснениеJapanese: 食いしばり - 固く握ることVietnamese: siết chặtKorean: 꽉 쥐기 - 악물기Turkish: sıkmaUrdu: بھینچناIndonesian: mengatup - mengepalkan
Example Sentences
He was clenching his fists during the argument.
basic
She kept clenching her teeth because of the pain.
basic
I noticed him clenching his jaw.
basic
Clenching your fists won’t solve the problem, you know.
natural
Whenever he's nervous, he starts clenching his jaw.
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Stop clenching your teeth—you’ll hurt your jaw!
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