Synonyms of glom

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glom

verb

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as in to grab

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

the manager glommed the shoplifter just as she was about to bolt out of the store

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grab
• catch
• snatch
• seize
• get
• land
• nab
• snag
• capture
• hook
• net
• trap
• corral
• grapple
• snare
• bag
• nail
• nobble
• rap
• cop
• collar
• hold
• grasp
• take hold (of)
• lasso
• apprehend
• rope
• snap (up)
• clutch
• detain
• halter
• bay
• rend
• glove
• arrest
• ensnare
• wrest
• entrap
• enmesh
• entangle
• corner
• secure
• grip
• kidnap
• mesh
• fist
• abduct
• clasp
• immesh
• fasten (on)
• latch (on or onto)
• spirit (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• release
• drop
• free
• liberate
• loosen
• discharge
• unhand

• miss
• release
• drop
• free
• liberate
• loosen
• discharge
• unhand

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