Synonyms of pick off

pick off

verb

as in to intercept

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course

picked off more passes than any other player in the division

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intercept
• grab
• block
• catch
• capture
• trap
• snatch
• interdict
• seize
• snare
• corral
• collar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pick off

Are Aston Villa a team being ripped apart, picked off by Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal for Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers and now Ezri Konsa, or a team in exciting transition and ripe for reinvention under Unai Emery? — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Jones also picked off a pass in Wednesday’s practice, which, despite the Patriots’ run-game issues, ended with consecutive unsuccessful two-minute drills for Philadelphia. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Giants cornerback Paulson Adebayo picked off quarterback Malik Willis’ pass on what appeared to be a poor decision on a throw to Caleb Douglas. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

The Lions drove to the Bengals 33 on the first series before Jordan Battle picked off Altmyer at the 25 after the pass went off the hands of wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026