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snap (up)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of snap (up)

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

I snapped up the last remaining cupcake before anyone else could get their mitts on it

Synonyms of snap (up)

bag, capture, catch, collar, cop [slang], corral, get, glom, grab, grapple, hook, land, nab, nail, net, nobble [British slang], rap, seize, snag, snare, snatch, trap

Words Related to snap (up)

glove, halter, lasso, rope

apprehend, arrest, detain

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

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

abduct, kidnap, spirit (away or off)

Phrases Synonymous with snap (up)

take hold (of)

Near Antonyms of snap (up)

discharge, free, liberate, release

drop, loosen, unhand

Antonyms of snap (up)

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