outsnatch

/ˈaʊtˌsɪtnætʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to take or seize something suddenly or quickly, especially in a violent or unexpected manner

“The mugger outsnatched the wallet from the tourist’s pocket.”

2. noun

an act of taking or seizing something suddenly or quickly

“The outsnatch of the wallet was caught on camera.”

Synonyms

  • plunder
  • seize
  • snatch

Antonyms

  • give
  • release
  • return