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 Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Son’s four-match MLS scoring streak coming off the World Cup break was also snapped. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

The loss on Saturday snapped a six-game winning streak and dropped the Padres back into a three-way tie with the Diamondbacks and Phillies for the NL’s final two wild-card spots. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

The loss snapped Miami’s seven-game unbeaten streak in league play and was the team’s third loss in a row after dropping back-to-back games in the Leagues Cup tournament. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

Royals first baseman Jac Caglianone snapped the streak with a two-out single for KC’s first hit. — Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

Saturday’s win at Fenway Park snapped the A’s nine-game losing streak, their second such streak in a month, and the team won the series with another victory on Sunday. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Harris snapped the tie by grounding a 2-2 pitch into right field as automatic runner Ha-Seong Kim easily scored. — ABC News, 9 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