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snatching Meaning in Portuguese (snatching significado em português)

roubo
roubo in English:snatching
Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de snatching em português é roubo. (O roubo refere-se ao ato)

Definitions of Snatching

  1. 1
    noun
    roubo

    Snatching refers to the act of quickly and often illegally taking something from someone, typically by force or stealth.

    O roubo refere-se ao ato

  2. 2
    verb

    Snatching, when used as a verb, describes the action of quickly and often forcefully taking something.

Example Sentences

formal

“The police are investigating a series of phone snatching incidents in the city.”

casual

“He was caught snatching a purse from an old lady.”

casual

“The quick snatching of the ball prevented the opponent from scoring.”

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In English:

grabbingseizingplucking

Antonyms (Antônimos)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesnatch
third person singularsnatches
past tensesnatched
agent nounsnatcher

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

snatch a victoryidiom

To win unexpectedly or at the last moment, often against the odds.

snatch a bitecollocation

To eat a small amount of food quickly.

snatch a napcollocation

To take a short, quick sleep, often unexpectedly or in an unusual place.