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grab vs snatch

snatch vs grab

grab and snatch both are nouns.

grab and snatch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grab Yes No Yes No
snatch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grab and snatch are synonyms defined as:
  • grab and snatch: the act of catching an object with the hands
Other synonyms of grab include catch, snap.
grab (noun) snatch (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands the act of catching an object with the hands
a mechanical device for gripping an object a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
obscene terms for female genitals
a small fragment
grab (verb) snatch (verb)
capture the attention or imagination of to grasp hastily or eagerly
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
take or grasp suddenly to make grasping motions
make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
get hold of or seize quickly and easily
obtain illegally or unscrupulously
Difference between grab and snatch

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