Capture and Unhand

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

Usage example: captured the cat just as it was about to escape out the front door

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Unhand is an antonym for capture.

Nearby Words: captive, captured, captor, capturing

Unhand verb - Remove the hand from.

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Capture is an antonym for unhand.

Nearby Words: unhandy, unhandsome

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