snatching

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of suddenly and forcefully taking something from someone, especially in a violent or threatening manner.

  - "He was caught snatching purses from tourists."
  - "The thief was arrested while trying to snatch a wallet from an unsuspecting victim."

• Verb

  To seize or catch hold of something, often quickly and forcefully.

  - "She snatched the ball from her teammate during the game."
  - "He snatched the opportunity to speak in front of the crowd."

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Synonyms

grab

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snatching
atching , atchingly , atchingment , catching , catchingly

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Variants

List of all variants of snatching that leads to same result
snatch , snatched , snatcher , snatchers , snatches , snatching , snatch at , snatched at , snatches at , snatching at

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to catch' or 'to seize'. The modern sense of 'to steal' developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. Snatching is often used in the title of various forms of media, such as the movie 'Snatch' and the song 'Snatch It Back' by Eminem.

2. The term 'snatch' is also used in sports, such as in netball and volleyball, to describe the act of catching the ball.

3. Snatching is a common form of crime in urban areas, particularly in crowded public places.

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Related Concepts

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1. Theft: Snatching is a form of theft, which involves taking someone else's property without their consent.

2. Robbery: Snatching can also be considered a type of robbery, which involves using force or the threat of force to take someone's property.

3. Mugging: Snatching is a common form of mugging, which involves stealing from someone in a violent or threatening manner.

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Culture

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Snatching is often associated with theft, especially pickpocketing or mugging. It can also refer to quick or sudden actions, such as seizing an opportunity.

How to Memorize "snatching"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the action of quickly and forcefully taking something from someone. Visualize the thief snatching a wallet from a victim's pocket.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snatching' with the idea of stealing or taking something quickly and forcefully.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Snatch and Grab' to remember the meaning of 'snatching'.

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