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nabbed Definition and Meaning in English (nabbed definition)

verb
Synonyms:caughtarrestedapprehended
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Nabbed definition: To catch someone who is doing something wrong or who is wanted by the law.

Definitions of Nabbed

  1. 1verb

    To catch someone who is doing something wrong or who is wanted by the law.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To seize or arrest someone quickly and unexpectedly.

Example Sentences

casual

“The suspect was nabbed by the police trying to flee the scene.”

casual

“He was nabbed for shoplifting at the local supermarket.”

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infinitivenab
third person singularnabs
present participlenabbing
agent nounnabber

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Nabbed definition: To catch someone who is doing something wrong or who is wanted by the law.
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'Nabbed' translates to 'nabbed' in English. Nabbed definition: To catch someone who is doing something wrong or who is wanted by the law.
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