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snatch

The word “snatch” has 1 syllable: snatch

It's pronounced as /snætʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for snatch?

In the thesaurus, “snatch” has 75 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for snatch along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for snatch

Antonyms for snatch

Meanings of snatch

  • noun
    1. A quick grab or catch.
    2. A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
    3. A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.
    4. The vulva.
    5. A brief period of exertion.
    6. A catching of the voice.
    7. A hasty snack; a bite to eat.
    8. A quibble.
  • verb
    1. To grasp and remove quickly.
    2. To attempt to seize something suddenly.
    3. To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.
    4. To steal.
    5. (by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment.
    6. To do something quickly in the limited time available.

Example Sentences

  • He tried to snatch the phone from her hand.
  • The thief managed to snatch a wallet in the crowded street.
  • She moved quickly to snatch the opportunity before it disappeared.
  • The strong wind seemed to snatch the papers off the table.
  • He reached out to snatch the falling book.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to snatch, such as: abduct, abduction, apprehend, arrest, bag, bay, bit.

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