Nobble
Nobble verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: a London bobby nobbled the pickpocket just as he was about to make off with the tourist's watch
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Synonyms for Nobble
Snap up
Snap up verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: I snapped up the last remaining cupcake before anyone else could get their mitts on it
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