Synonyms of snag

snag 1 of 2

noun

ˈsnag 

as in hitch

a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized

we ran into a slight snag the night before the show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hitch
• catch
• risk
• kicker
• land mine
• pitfall
• booby trap
• gotcha
• gimmick
• snare
• joker
• web
• hazard
• trap
• catch-22
• surprise
• trip wire
• peril
• bomb
• bombshell
• lure
• bait
• decoy

snag

2 of 2

verb

as in to grab

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

often late for work, I generally snag a bagel as I run out the door in the morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snag

Noun

Amazon reviewers say the scrunchies are gentle on their hair, with a no-snag design and elastic bands that hold their shape even after washing. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

For Yasmina, who already has one foot in Europe, such a blast from the past feels like a strange cosmic snag. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Verb

At last year’s festivities in Miami (the first time the event came stateside), Harlan Estate snagged the award for Best Fine Wine Producer in the Americas, while Henschke won Best Fine Wine Producer in the Rest of the World. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

Despite safety Tre’von Moehrig being tight on Sanders’ hip, Young forced the ball to where only the tight end could snag it. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026