verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She clawed at the contaminated soil, trying to avoid touching it directly.

Definition:Struggling or attempting to grasp or hold onto something

From clawing at

Example:He clawed for the promotion, working tirelessly to gain the recognition he deserved.

Definition:Striving or trying desperately for something

From clawing for

Example:She clawed out of the mire, exhausted from the effort.

Definition:Struggling to free oneself from an unpleasant situation

From clawing out