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fist Antonyms
Opposite of fist
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• noun (Context 1)
A person's hand when the fingers are bent inward against the palm and held there tightly, typically to strike a blow or grasp something securely.
Usage Example
"He clenched his hand into a tight palm out of sheer frustration."
Weak
palm
• verb (Context 2)
To clench the hand or fingers tightly into a ball.
Usage Example
"She fisted her hands at her sides to stop them from trembling during the intense argument."
Weak
open
relax
Similar words to fist
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to fist vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
punch
strike
clench
hit
pummel
grasp
hand
mitt
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fist