grip
verb [T usually passive] (EMOTION) /ɡrɪp/ (-pp-)Definition
C2 When an emotion such as fear grips you, you feel it strongly: Then he turned towards me and I was suddenly gripped by fear.Strong feelings
(Definition of grip verb (EMOTION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- agony noun
- anguish noun
- ardent adjective
- be convulsed with laughter, rage, etc. idiom
- burn up with sth phrasal verb
- burn with sth phrasal verb
- burst verb
- explosive adjective (EMOTION)
- fiery adjective (STRONG FEELINGS)
- impassioned adjective
- ineffable adjective
- inexpressible adjective
- intensity noun
- outburst noun
- profound adjective (EXTREME)
- pungent adjective
- supercharged adjective (EMOTIONAL)
- vehement adjective
- vehemently adverb
- weak-kneed adjective
Topic:
Strong feelings
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