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单词 nab
释义

nab

verb

ˈnab How to pronounce nab (audio)
nabbed; nabbing

transitive verb

1
: to catch or seize in arrest : apprehend
2
: to seize suddenly

Synonyms

  • apprehend
  • arrest
  • bust [slang]
  • collar
  • nail
  • nick [British slang]
  • pick up
  • pinch
  • pull in
  • restrain
  • run in
  • seize
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Example Sentences

We nabbed seats in the front row of the theater. the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape
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Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of English dialect nap

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

nab

verb

ˈnab How to pronounce nab (audio)
nabbed; nabbing
: arrest entry 1 sense 1

nab

verb

1
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • arrest
  • seize
  • grab
  • apprehend
  • detain
  • restrain
  • snatch
  • capture
  • catch
  • commit
  • pinch
  • nick
  • nail
  • bust
  • jail
  • pick up
  • trap
  • run in
  • pull in
  • imprison
  • snare
  • confine
  • collar
  • get
  • hook
  • grapple
  • hold
  • snap (up)
  • land
  • bind
  • bag
  • incarcerate
  • intern
  • handcuff
  • shackle
  • lock (up)
  • fetter
  • immure
  • jug
  • remand
  • trammel
  • enchain
  • rearrest
  • manacle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • release
  • liberate
  • free
  • loosen
  • discharge
  • loose
  • emancipate
  • spring
  • unchain
  • unbind
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2
as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly a pickpocket nabbed my wallet

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • grab
  • catch
  • snatch
  • seize
  • get
  • capture
  • snag
  • land
  • trap
  • snare
  • corral
  • hook
  • net
  • grapple
  • bag
  • cop
  • collar
  • nail
  • glom
  • rap
  • nobble
  • hold
  • arrest
  • apprehend
  • take hold (of)
  • detain
  • grasp
  • clutch
  • snap (up)
  • secure
  • kidnap
  • lasso
  • rope
  • corner
  • glove
  • halter
  • bay
  • abduct
  • grip
  • entrap
  • ensnare
  • wrest
  • clasp
  • fist
  • rend
  • mesh
  • enmesh
  • entangle
  • latch (on or onto)
  • fasten (on)
  • immesh
  • spirit (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • miss
  • release
  • liberate
  • drop
  • free
  • discharge
  • loosen
  • unhand
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