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nab Synonyms

Another word for nab

Choosing another word for nab depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To catch or arrest someone doing something wrong or illegal (informal).

Usage Example

"The security guard managed to catch the shoplifter before he reached the exit."

Strongest
catch
collar
arrest
apprehend
Strong
nail
capture
bust
pinch
nick
seize

• verb (Context 2)

To take, grab, or obtain something quickly or opportunistically (informal).

Usage Example

"She arrived early to grab the best seat in the lecture hall."

Strongest
grab
snatch
snag
Strong
seize
bag
swipe
secure
score

Opposites of nab

The opposite of nab shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

let go
release
give up
free
liberate
surrender
forfeit
relinquish
See all opposites of nab

• Nearby Words

mythos
naan
naartjie
nab
nacho
nada
nadi

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nab. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nab
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