Hold and Nab

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Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

Usage example: this casserole dish is too hot to hold, so grab a potholder

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Nab and hold are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nab" instead a verb "Hold".

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

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

Usage example: the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape

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Hold and nab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Nab".

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