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

Colorado, which traded outfielder Brenton Doyle and pitchers Victor Vodnik and Antonio Senzatela in separate deals, had its three-game winning streak snapped. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

On August 2, the actress snapped a selfie of herself and Martin relaxing together on a comfortable looking lounge, the Oscar winner in a tiny gingham bikini and oversized sunglasses. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

The draw snapped Miami’s win streak at six games and kept the team in second place in the Eastern Conference and Supporters Shield standings, two points behind Nashville, which also tied. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Right-handers Luke Murphy, Sam Bachman and Ryan Zeferjahn handled the final nine outs, completing a victory that snapped a five-game losing streak. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2026

Miriam snapped on the bedside lamp and touched the girl on the shoulder. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

While brushing her teeth, Sweeny snapped a photo of herself in a gray cardigan, buttoned half-way down. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

The happy pair were snapped having a ball at the Golden Globe Awards in 2017. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Scheffler’s round of even-par 70 snapped a streak of six Open rounds in the 60s — one shy of Ernie Els’ Open Championship record. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026