snatching

[ˈsnætʃɪŋ]

snatching Definition

• 1. the act of taking something or someone away by force or without permission
• 2. a sudden, quick movement to take something

Using snatching: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snatching" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The snatching of the purse happened so fast that nobody saw the thief.

• Example

  The police arrested the man for snatching a woman's phone on the street.

• Example

  He made a snatching motion and grabbed the ball before it went out of bounds.

snatching Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snatching

• grabbing
• seizing
• taking
• nabbing
• capturing

Phrases with snatching

• child snatching

  the act of taking a child away from their parents or legal guardians without their consent

  Example

  The couple was arrested for child snatching after they took their neighbor's child without permission.

• snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

  to win a victory when it seemed certain that one would lose

  Example

  The team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a last-minute goal.

• snatch and grab

  a type of robbery where the thief takes something quickly and then runs away

  Example

  The store was hit by a snatch and grab thief who took several expensive items.

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Summary: snatching in Brief

The term 'snatching' [ˈsnætʃɪŋ] refers to the act of taking something or someone away by force or without permission. It can also refer to a sudden, quick movement to take something. Examples include 'The police arrested the man for snatching a woman's phone on the street.' and 'He made a snatching motion and grabbed the ball before it went out of bounds.' Phrases like 'child snatching' and 'snatch and grab' extend its meaning.