Synonyms of snatches

snatches 1 of 2

noun

plural of snatch, slang

as in kidnapings

the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal

to the police chief, it didn't look like a snatch, but another case of a bride-to-be getting cold feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kidnapings
• rapes
• abductions
• kidnappings
• hijackings
• highjackings
• seizures
• impressments

snatches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of snatch

as in grabs

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

the brazen seagull snatched the french fry right from my hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabs
• catches
• seizes
• captures
• lands
• gets
• snags
• traps
• hooks
• nabs
• raps
• bags
• snares
• nails
• nets
• snaps (up)
• takes hold (of)
• grapples
• collars
• corrals
• grasps
• cops
• gloms
• holds
• clutches
• nobbles
• gloves
• arrests
• detains
• secures
• grips
• apprehends
• fists
• corners
• kidnaps
• ropes
• clasps
• rends
• wrests
• abducts
• lassos
• entraps
• enmeshes
• bays
• ensnares
• fastens (on)
• latches (on or onto)
• meshes
• entangles
• halters
• spirits (away or off)
• immeshes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• releases
• frees
• drops
• liberates
• discharges
• loosens
• unhands