English Synonym Finder

snatch

Definitions

To quickly seize or grab something in a rude or eager way.

To steal or kidnap someone or something suddenly.

A brief or isolated portion of something, such as a sound or conversation.

Examples

The thief managed to snatch her purse before disappearing into the crowded subway station.

I was able to snatch a few minutes of sleep during my short lunch break.

Synonyms

grab seize clutch pluck capture abduct wrest

Antonyms

release give offer relinquish surrender let go bestow