Synonyms of snapped

snapped

verb

past tense of snap

1

as in barked

to speak sharply or irritably

the shopkeeper finally snapped at one customer who couldn't seem to make up his mind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barked
• shouted
• snarled
• yelled
• screamed
• growled
• shrieked
• grumbled
• roared
• sputtered
• ranted
• raged
• exploded
• raved
• fulminated
• stormed
• vented
• flipped (out)
• vituperated
• flared (up)
• teed off
• blew up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed (down)
• simmered down

2

as in popped

to break suddenly with an explosive sound

the fragile twig snapped in her hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• popped
• cracked
• exploded
• shattered
• crackled
• split
• hissed
• burst
• clicked
• sputtered
• rent
• clattered
• sizzled
• rived
• clacked

3

as in photographed

to take a photograph of

be sure to snap everything you see on your vacation, and then you can show us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• photographed
• pictured
• mugged
• shot
• photoed
• filmed
• retook
• rephotographed
• videotaped
• imaged

4

as in changed

to pass from one form, state, or level to another

she abruptly snapped alert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changed
• shifted
• varied
• fluctuated
• mutated
• morphed
• improved
• deteriorated
• metamorphosed
• transmuted
• worsened
• turned around
• bettered
• wavered
• vacillated
• teetered
• seesawed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilized
• plateaued

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snapped

The perfect start was snapped by a 27-14 loss at Long Beach State — which counted as a conference game despite Long Beach competing in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026

Others snapped selfies holding physical copies of Hard Court and marveled at the chestnut burrs—that emulated the look of tennis balls—placed around the shop. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Fort Worth All Saints saw its 29-game win streak snapped by Argyle Liberty Christian 38-35 but remains the private school title favorite in the area rankings. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026

According to initial assessments, a massive chunk of ice snapped off a glacier and tumbled thousands of feet into the valley below. — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Wilson estimates that the pulley system snapped and broke about 25 years ago. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Scientists now believe that part of the glacier snapped off and fell to the valley below, temporarily damming a river before the force of water surged forward. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

Washington snapped an eight-game losing streak in the series with the Marlins. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Cramer’s comments Tuesday came shortly after Nvidia snapped a seven-session losing streak, its longest slump since September 2022. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026