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Describing an action of a fight

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How would you describe this action?

Is he holding or grasping or what?

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Yes, he is holding or grasping the shirt. These words are synonyms in this context.

Perhaps, given the active nature of a fight, you might say that he has grabbed the shirt, or grabbed the collar.

answered Aug 31, 2022 at 7:09

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