snatched

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb to grasp hastily or eagerly
  2. verb to make grasping motions
  3. verb take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

Synonyms

snatch, snatch up, snap

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