Synonyms of snags

snags 1 of 2

noun

plural of snag

as in hitches

a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized

we ran into a slight snag the night before the show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hitches
• risks
• pitfalls
• catches
• gotchas
• land mines
• booby traps
• kickers
• catch-22s
• gimmicks
• perils
• hazards
• snares
• webs
• jokers
• trip wires
• surprises
• traps
• bombs
• surprizes
• bombshells
• catch-22's
• lures
• baits
• decoys

snags

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verb

present tense third-person singular of snag

as in grabs

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

often late for work, I generally snag a bagel as I run out the door in the morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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