Glom
Glom verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: the manager glommed the shoplifter just as she was about to bolt out of the store
Kidnap
Kidnap verb - To carry away (as a person) forcibly or unlawfully.
Mutual synonyms
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Kidnap and Glom. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/glom/kidnap
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