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vise Synonyms
Another word for vise
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• noun (Context 1)
A mechanical apparatus with two jaws, typically attached to a workbench, used to hold an object firmly in place while work is done on it.
Usage Example
"The carpenter secured the wooden plank in the clamp before sanding its edges."
Strong
clamp
Weak
grip
• noun (Context 2)
A tight, crushing, or unyielding physical grip or psychological pressure.
Usage Example
"He felt as though his chest were caught in a grip as the anxiety attack peaked."
Strong
grip
squeeze
clasp
• verb (Context 3)
To hold, clamp, or squeeze firmly in or as if in a vise.
Usage Example
"She vised the steering wheel with pale knuckles as the car skidded on the ice."
Strongest
clamp
Strong
grip
squeeze
Opposites of vise
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of vise varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
release
free
loosen
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vise