Apprehend and Grab

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Apprehend verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

Usage example: the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law

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Grab is a synonym for apprehend in catch and arrest topic. In some cases you can use "Grab" instead a verb "Apprehend".

Grab verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.

Usage example: don't grab my arm like that

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Apprehend is a synonym for grab. Sometimes you can use "Apprehend" instead a verb "Grab".

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