clench

clenched the steering wheel.

clench one's teeth; clenched my fists in anger.

Her hands clenched involuntarily.

Mark felt his stomach clench in alarm.

he clenched the steering wheel so hard that the car wobbled.

she saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists.

an unexpected clenching sensation in the region of her heart.

The girl clenched her money in her hand.

She clenched her teeth and refused to move.

She clenched her hands in her lap to hide their trembling.

he clenched his fist and exhibited his bulging biceps.

His hands clenched as he faced the enemy.

She clenched her teeth when she was operated on.

Their fists were clenched so tightly that their nails dug deep into their palms.