nab

verb

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\ ˈnab

nabbed; nabbing

Definition of nab

transitive verb

1 : to catch or seize in arrest : apprehend

2 : to seize suddenly

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Synonyms & Antonyms for nab

Synonyms

apprehend,
arrest,
bust
[slang],
collar,
nail,
nick
[British slang],
pick up,
pinch,
pull in,
restrain,
run in,
seize

Antonyms

discharge

Examples of nab in a Sentence

We nabbed seats in the front row of the theater. the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape

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