What is another word for Nabbed?

Pronunciation: [nˈabd] (IPA)

Nabbed is a term that means to catch or seize someone or something. It is often used in reference to law enforcement actions. There are many synonyms for nabbed, including apprehended, arrested, detained, captured, seized, taken into custody, and booked. These words all convey a sense of someone being stopped or caught in some way. Other synonyms for nabbed can include snatched, grabbed, or caught, which suggest a more sudden or impulsive action. No matter what word you choose, they all imply that someone or something has been caught or prevented from continuing on their way.

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What are the hypernyms for Nabbed?

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Usage examples for Nabbed

He'd been the one who Nabbed Kristen and returned her to the reservation.
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover
But Bartlett Nabbed her back."
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover
They were laughing, and so forth, and he was just on the first landing, when they Nabbed him from behind-positive fact!
"The Sins of Séverac Bablon"
Sax Rohmer

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