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fisting Synonyms

Another word for fisting

Choosing another word for fisting depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act of striking, punching, or clearing a ball with a clenched fist, as in volleyball, goalkeeper play in soccer, or Australian rules football.

Usage Example

"Accurate punching of the ball allowed the defender to clear the danger from the goal line."

Strong
punching

• verb (Context 2)

To strike, punch, or propel with a clenched fist, especially a ball in sports (present participle of fist).

Usage Example

"The goalkeeper saved the team by punching the high cross away from the penalty area."

Strong
punching

• verb (Context 3)

To grip or clench tightly in the hand or fist (present participle of fist).

Usage Example

"He stood by the window, nervously clenching the fabric of his coat pocket."

Strong
clenching
clutching
gripping

• Nearby Words

fistful
fisticuff
fisticuffs
fisting
fistlike
fit
fitful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fisting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fisting
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