Synonyms for

Nab

Verb / næb / Another word for nab — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to catch someone doing something wrong or illegal

Synonyms & similar words

nail pickup apprehend arrest collar cop catch arrest apprehend seize grab snare capture collar detain trap pinch hook net ensnare secure

Example sentences

  1. The police were able to nab the criminal before he could escape.
  2. I saw my sister try to nab a cookie from the cookie jar.
  3. The cat tried to nab the mouse.
  4. The teacher was able to nab the student who was cheating on the test.
  5. The security guard nabbed the shoplifter as they were leaving the store.

Quotes

  • "I'll nab him for you, Mrs. Brisby." - Jeremy, The Secret of NIMH
  • "Extraordinary how potent cheap music is." - Noel Coward, Blithe Spirit
  • "To be or not to be, that is the bare bodkin." - The Bard, Hamlet

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