What is another word for Snatching?

Pronunciation: [snˈat͡ʃɪŋ] (IPA)

Snatching is the act of taking something away forcefully or swiftly. It can have various synonyms depending on the situation or the description of the action. Some possible synonyms for snatching include seizing, grabbing, taking, plucking, yanking, latching, and clutching. These words may differ in connotation, emphasis, or degree of force, but they all convey the idea of quick or abrupt movement to acquire or take possession of something. Other related words that can also be used as synonyms for snatching are stealing, looting, robbing, pilfering, or hijacking, which imply more criminal or violent behavior. In any case, the choice of synonym depends on the context and the writer's intention to convey a specific tone or meaning.

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Usage examples for Snatching

With a scornful lifting of her shoulders she flung the note on her desk, then Snatching it up, tore it into tiny pieces.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Hastily Snatching up a check apron that lay on a chair, she fastened it about her, and drew near the fire.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
The officer on the bridge pointed the direction for us; Helen and I kept Snatching the binoculars from one another.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford

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