Synonyms for nab
Definitions
- v. 1
To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).
As I was going out of the door, a fellow detective came hurriedly in. "Nabbed them," cried he.
- v. 2
To grab or snatch something.
Related words
- Word family
- nabber
Forms
- Past participle
- nabbed
e.g. nabbed → grabbed, seized, getten, taken…
Example sentences
- arrest You're under arrest for the murder of Tom Jackson.
- grab In case of fire, I would grab my flute and escape.
- seize You have to seize the opportunity with both hands.
- apprehend Are you coming willingly, or do I have to apprehend you?
- snatch Boldi tried to snatch the toy out of Martha's hands.
By length
- 3 letters
- get1, cop1
- 4 letters
- take1, nick1, grab1, nail1, bust1, fang1
- 5 letters
- catch1, grasp1, seize1, pinch1
- 6 letters
- arrest2, collar2, clutch1, snatch1, nibble2
- 9 letters
- apprehend3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (arrest2 = 2 syllables).