NOBBLING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

nobbling

verb

present participle of nobble, British slang

as in cheating

to rob by the use of trickery or threats an old scam that's been used for years to nobble unsuspecting London tourists

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as in grabbing

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly a London bobby nobbled the pickpocket just as he was about to make off with the tourist's watch

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In March, the owner of a Colorado funeral home was sentenced to 18 years in prison for mishandling nearly 190 dead bodies, cheating customers and defrauding the federal government through loan applications.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Trump has been accused of cheating at golf many times, but some pro golfers have praised his game.

— Tom D'Angelo, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheating

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The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Sophie Cunningham is grabbing the attention of women's advocacy groups.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Dramatic photos taken from the scene show a firefighter on a tower ladder plucking a panicked child from a fire escape.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Now, Yupia appears on Khramov’s debut album, where the horse literally makes music by strumming guitars with his nose and plucking strings with his teeth.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

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The downside is that the active ingredients can trigger stinging, breakouts or reactions in people with sensitive skin.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The 21-year-old grows more confident when starting on the left wing, stinging the outside of Rosenborg’s goalpost wth a solid effort in the 28th minute.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026

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The Dodgers weren’t actually bankrupt at the time, but then owner Frank McCourt used the process to keep MLB from seizing the team.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Withers, 28, has lately been seizing every opportunity in his path, but the Amazon MGM Studios rom-com represents a chance to show a lighter side.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

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