grabbed hold of

Main Entry:
appropriate [adj. uh-proh-pree-it; v. uh-proh-pree-eyt]
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: steal
Synonyms: annex, borrow, clap, confiscate, cop, embezzle, filch, get fingers on, get hands on, glom on to, grab, grab hold of, hijack, liberate, lift, misappropriate, moonlight requisition, pilfer, pocket, secure, snatch, swipe, take over, usurp
Antonyms: bequeath, bestow, give, return
Main Entry: clinch
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: hold securely; grab
Synonyms: bolt, clamp, clasp, clench, clutch, cuddle, embrace, enfold, fasten, fix, grab hold of, grapple, grasp, grip, hug, lay hands on, make fast, nail, press, rivet, secure, seize, snatch, squeeze
Notes: clench means to hold in a tight grasp while clinch means to settle conclusively - for example, hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
Antonyms: let go
Main Entry: usurp
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: take over
Synonyms: accroach, annex, appropriate, arrogate, assume, barge in, butt in, clap hands on, commandeer, cut out, displace, elbow in, get hands on, grab, grab hold of, highjack, infringe upon, lay hold of, muscle in, preempt, seize, squeeze in, supplant, swipe, take, work in, worm in, wrest
Antonyms: give in, relinquish, surrender
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