grasping
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(noun) the act of gripping something firmly with the hands |
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Synonyms: prehension, seizing, taking hold |
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Related Words: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, control, controlling, grasp, grip, hold |
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(noun) understanding with difficulty; "the lecture was beyond his most strenuous graspings" |
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Related Words: apprehension, discernment, savvy, understanding |
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(satellite adjective) immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields"; "a grasping old miser"; "grasping commercialism"; "greedy for money and power"; "grew richer and greedier"; "prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees" |
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Synonyms: avaricious, covetous, grabby, greedy, prehensile |
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