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glom

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of glom

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 of glom

bag, capture, catch, collar, cop [slang], corral, get, grab, grapple, hook, land, nab, nail, net, nobble [British slang], rap, seize, snag, snap (up), snare, snatch, trap

Words Related to glom

glove, halter, lasso, rope

apprehend, arrest, detain

clasp, clutch, fasten (on), fist, grasp, grip, hold, latch (on or onto), secure

enmesh (also immesh), ensnare, entangle, entrap, mesh

abduct, kidnap, spirit (away or off)

Phrases Synonymous with glom

take hold (of)

Near Antonyms of glom

discharge, free, liberate, release

drop, loosen, unhand

Antonyms of glom

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