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claw Antonyms
Opposite of claw
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• verb (Context 1)
To scratch, tear, or dig with claws or fingers.
Usage Example
"The frightened cat began to caress at the upholstery to escape the room."
Strong
caress
stroke
• verb (Context 2)
To make one's way with difficulty by grasping, pulling, or struggling.
Usage Example
"After a devastating early setback, the team managed to glide their way back to the championship finals."
Weak
glide
slide
Similar words to claw
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to claw vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
chela
scratch
talon
pincer
nipper
scramble
tear
clamber
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Claw. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/claw