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snag

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of snag

a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
  • We ran into a slight snag the night before the show.
Synonyms of snag

booby trap, catch, gimmick, hitch, joker, pitfall
Words Related to snag

snare, trap, trip wire, web

hazard, peril, risk

bomb, bombshell, kicker, surprise (also surprize)

bait, decoy, lure

snag

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of snag

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 of snag

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

glove, halter, lasso, rope

apprehend, arrest, detain

bay, corner

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

rend, wrest

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

abduct, kidnap, spirit (away or off)
Phrases Synonymous with snag

take hold (of)
Near Antonyms of snag

discharge, free, liberate, release

drop, loosen, unhand
Antonyms of snag

miss

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