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

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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

But the county ran into significant snags on its portion, including a costly and prolonged environmental impact study required for federal funding. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Alpert learned the hard way after her cat gave it a few snags from their untrimmed claws. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

Verb

Marino has a supporting part as an eager former PEOPLE photographer who joins Gail and her pals in hopes of snagging a pic of the elusive Hamm. — Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Even after five years of daily use, the double zippers never snag, the adjustable strap isn’t fraying, and the black color has hardly faded. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026