Synonyms of snatching

snatching 1 of 2

noun

as in theft

an instance of theft

an industry in which the snatching of trade secrets is greatly feared

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theft
• grab
• swiping
• heist
• pinch
• mugging
• rip-off
• burglary
• break-in
• holdup
• stickup

snatching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of snatch

as in grabbing

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

• grabbing
• catching
• seizing
• capturing
• getting
• snagging
• landing
• nabbing
• trapping
• snaring
• bagging
• corralling
• hooking
• grappling
• copping
• netting
• nailing
• collaring
• rapping
• taking hold (of)
• snapping (up)
• clutching
• glomming
• holding
• grasping
• nobbling
• arresting
• securing
• detaining
• apprehending
• clasping
• roping
• gripping
• lassoing
• kidnapping
• gloving
• cornering
• abducting
• kidnaping
• rending
• baying
• wresting
• entrapping
• haltering
• ensnaring
• fisting
• entangling
• fastening (on)
• latching (on or onto)
• meshing
• enmeshing
• spiriting (away or off)
• immeshing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• releasing
• discharging
• freeing
• dropping
• liberating
• loosening
• unhanding