Synonyms and antonyms of To try to hold something in British Thesaurus

catch (verb)

to take hold of someone or a part of their body with your hands

catch at ()

to reach out and try to get hold of something

claw (verb)

to try to take hold of something with your hands

clutch (verb)

to try to take hold of someone or something because you are afraid or in pain, or in order to stop yourself from falling

dip into ()

to put your hand into a container in order to get something

fumble (verb)

to try to hold, move, or find something using your hands in a way that is not skilful or graceful

grab at ()

to try to take hold of something in a rough or rude way

grasp at ()

to try to take hold of something

juggle (verb)

to try to balance several things that you are holding without dropping any of them

pounce (verb)

to quickly jump on or hold someone or something

reach out ()

to stretch out your arm to try to touch or hold someone or something