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fist Synonyms
Another word for 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 hand out of sheer frustration."
Weak
hand
mitt
• 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."
Strong
clench
Weak
grasp
• verb (Context 3)
To strike someone or something with a closed hand.
Usage Example
"The angry patron fisted the wooden table, demanding the manager's attention."
Strongest
punch
Strong
strike
Weak
hit
pummel
Opposites of fist
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of fist varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
open
palm
relax
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fist