Catch and Unhand

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

Usage example: we tried to catch the kitten before she could sneak out the door

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Unhand is an antonym for catch.

Nearby Words: catchy, catching, catcher

Unhand verb - Remove the hand from.

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Catch is an antonym for unhand.

Nearby Words: unhandy, unhandsome

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Unhand and Catch. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/catch/unhand

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