Nab and Trap

Nab

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

Trap is a synonym for nab in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Trap" instead a verb "Nab".

Trap

Trap verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: finally trapped the annoying fly in the palm of his hand

Nab is a synonym for trap in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Nab" instead a verb "Trap", if it concerns topics such as catch.

Nearby Words: trapped, trapping, trapper, trappy

Common collocations

guy nab guy trap guy
people nab people trap people
children nab children trap children
crew nab crew trap crew
Other words: villain, weapon, doctor, killer, player, humans, souls.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Street Fighter X Megaman Kaizo Trap: One of the game's extremely rare energy tanks is found at the end of Balrog's Advancing Boss of Doom, but you only have a split second to nab it before the victory animation takes control of Mega Man.
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