What is another word for grope for?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈə͡ʊp fɔː] (IPA) 
To grope for something means to search for it blindly or clumsily. There are several synonyms for the phrase, which include fumble, scrabble, claw, fish, feel, hunt, seek, and grasping. Fumbling implies a clumsy search, while scrabbling connotes a frenzied effort to find something. Clawing suggests an attempt to dig or tear something apart, and fishing implies a search for something specific. Feeling is a general term, while hunting implies a thorough search. Seeking suggests a focused effort to find something, and grasping implies a desperate attempt to get hold of something. Regardless of the term used, groping for something is always an uncertain and frustrating exercise.
