Which of the following terms has a non notation that would best contribute to a desperate tone?

A. Embracing

B. Getting

C. Holding

D. Clinging

A term that has a non notation that would best contribute to a desperate tone would be;

D. Clinging

Embracing - To hold someone closely, usually associated with a sign of affection

Holding - To embrace, or hold with ones hand

Getting - To get a hold of, or to receive

Clinging, is to remain persistently and or stubbornly faithful to. Desperately clinging to someone.