Synonyms of snatches

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noun

plural of snatch, slang

as in rapes

the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal

to the police chief, it didn't look like a snatch, but another case of a bride-to-be getting cold feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rapes
• abductions
• kidnappings
• hijackings
• seizures
• impressments

snatches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of snatch

as in grabs

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

the brazen seagull snatched the french fry right from my hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabs
• catches
• seizes
• captures
• lands
• gets
• snags
• traps
• hooks
• nabs
• raps
• bags
• snares
• nails
• nets
• snaps (up)
• takes hold (of)
• grapples
• collars
• corrals
• grasps
• cops
• gloms
• holds
• clutches
• nobbles
• gloves
• arrests
• detains
• secures
• grips
• apprehends
• fists
• corners
• kidnaps
• ropes
• clasps
• rends
• wrests
• abducts
• lassos
• entraps
• enmeshes
• bays
• ensnares
• fastens (on)
• latches (on or onto)
• meshes
• entangles
• halters
• spirits (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• releases
• frees
• drops
• liberates
• discharges
• loosens
• unhands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snatches

Noun

The three compressions are Spanxsmooth Swim, which is light compression for barely there smoothing; Spanxshape Swim, medium compression for a little more tummy control and shaping, and Spanxsculpt Swim, strong compression that cinches and snatches. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

And so, the film’s spartan spell is undone by snatches of pedestrian drama and goofy, surreal symbolism. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2025

The major achievement of Ozon’s film is to adapt literature without literalizing (there are just two snatches of narration that are directly lifted from source), and to honor the novel’s mystery without trying to solve it. —Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025

Verb

There’s much for delight, but the drama lost steam in a confusing episode near the end, when a Snake (portrayed by Abrahamse) snatches the Prince away. —Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026

Maisie is a throw-away child in 1910, captivated by a poster of a magical French carousel, when an aunt snatches her out of poverty and takes her into the home of her wealthy employer, a British lord. —Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026

The ribbed-trim detailing already sets it apart, while the subtle shaping at the waist snatches every figure. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026

Annahstasia, Tether Annahstasia Enuke’s voice — by turns a breathily bassy and sweetly soaring instrument — snatches you sideways across time. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025

His grandfather, Leroy Hanlon, frustrated by this hesitancy, snatches the instrument out of Mike’s hand and carries out the deed himself. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025

Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025

And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene. —Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Elsewhere, with a 9-5 climb, the song also snatches a new peak on the overall Latin Airplay chart, marking Especial’s highest-charting song there. —Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025