Holdup and Snatching

Holdup

Holdup noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

Snatching and holdup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Snatching" instead a noun "Holdup".

Snatching

Snatching noun - An instance of theft.
Usage example: an industry in which the snatching of trade secrets is greatly feared
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Synonyms for Snatching

Holdup and snatching are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdup" instead a noun "Snatching".

Nearby Words: snatch, snatched
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