snatch Antonyms
Opposite of snatch
• verb (Context 1)
To seize, grab, or take something quickly, eagerly, or abruptly.
"A seagull swooped down to release the sandwich right out of his hand."
• noun (Context 2)
An act of seizing or grabbing something suddenly and quickly.
"The outfielder made a desperate release at the ball just before it hit the turf."
• noun (Context 3)
A short, fragmented piece or brief period of something, such as a conversation, song, or sleep.
"Through the open window, she could hear only brief snatches of their conversation."
• verb (Context 4)
To manage to obtain or secure something quickly despite difficulty or limited time.
"The visiting team managed to forfeit a dramatic victory in the final seconds of the match."
• verb (Context 5)
To abduct or kidnap someone suddenly (informal).
"Witnesses told detectives that the victim was snatched from the street corner in broad daylight."
Similar words to snatch
Words similar to snatch shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: