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What is another word for Snatch? – 251 Snatch Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    seize grab snatch capture take clutch grip grasp wrest jerk pull pluck yank tug lug drag haul lift heave snatch tear rip rend seize plunder pillage ravage despoil loot steal pilfer purloin swipe snare trap catch ensnare entrap kidnap abduct spirit whisk carry bear convey transport remove extract withdraw retrieve rescue salvage save liberate free release extricate disentangle unshackle unhitch unfasten untie unchain unfetter.

    Meaning of Snatch

    The primary meaning of the word "Snatch" is to take or seize something suddenly or roughly.

    Definitions

    • To take or seize something suddenly or roughly, often using force.
    • To move or remove something quickly, often in a rough or violent manner.
    • To take something away from someone, often unfairly or by force.

    Etymology of Snatch

    The word "Snatch" originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the Old English word "snaecan," which meant "to snatch" or "to seize."
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of actions, from seizing or capturing something to moving or removing something quickly.

    Example Uses

    • The thief tried to snatch the purse from the woman's shoulder.
    • The fire department had to snatch the child from the burning building.
    • The politician's opponent tried to snatch the microphone from her hand during the debate.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    return restore give offer provide supply yield surrender relinquish release free liberate unshackle unhitch unfasten untie unchain unfetter replace repair rebuild reconstruct recover regain repossess resume retain keep hold grasp clutch grip seize take capture grasp clutch grip seize take capture.

    Related Nouns

    robbery theft burglary larceny plunder pillage spoil loot booty prize trophy capture seizure grasp grip clutch snatch kidnap abduction rape violation assault attack invasion raid foray incursion intrusion trespass transgression offense crime felony misdemeanor wrongdoing misdeed fault error mistake blunder.

    Related Verbs

    seize grab capture take clutch grip grasp wrest jerk pull pluck yank tug lug drag haul lift heave snatch tear rip rend plunder pillage ravage despoil loot steal pilfer purloin swipe snare trap catch ensnare entrap kidnap abduct spirit whisk carry bear convey transport remove extract withdraw retrieve rescue salvage save liberate free release extricate disentangle.

    Related Adjectives

    sudden rough violent forceful powerful strong fierce intense vigorous energetic swift quick rapid speedy fast hasty hurried impetuous impulsive reckless rash precipitate headlong frantic frenzied wild savage brutal cruel ruthless merciless pitiless relentless unyielding uncompromising unrelenting inexorable merciless heartless cold callous unfeeling unsympathetic indifferent unconcerned unresponsive impassive aloof distant remote.