Synonyms of snapping

snapping

verb

present participle of snap

1

as in barking

to speak sharply or irritably

the shopkeeper finally snapped at one customer who couldn't seem to make up his mind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barking
• snarling
• shouting
• yelling
• screaming
• growling
• shrieking
• grumbling
• roaring
• raging
• sputtering
• ranting
• fulminating
• exploding
• raving
• storming
• venting
• vituperating
• teeing off
• flaring (up)
• flipping (out)
• blowing up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calming (down)
• simmering down

2

as in popping

to break suddenly with an explosive sound

the fragile twig snapped in her hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• popping
• cracking
• exploding
• splitting
• shattering
• crackling
• bursting
• clicking
• hissing
• rending
• clattering
• sputtering
• sizzling
• riving
• clacking

3

as in photographing

to take a photograph of

be sure to snap everything you see on your vacation, and then you can show us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• photographing
• shooting
• mugging
• photoing
• picturing
• filming
• retaking
• videotaping
• imaging
• rephotographing

4

as in changing

to pass from one form, state, or level to another

she abruptly snapped alert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changing
• shifting
• varying
• fluctuating
• mutating
• improving
• morphing
• deteriorating
• transmuting
• metamorphosing
• worsening
• bettering
• wavering
• turning around
• vacillating
• teetering
• seesawing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilizing
• plateauing