Trap and Unhand

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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

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Unhand is an antonym for trap.

Nearby Words: trapped, trapping, trapper, trappy

Unhand verb - Remove the hand from.

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Trap is an antonym for unhand.

Nearby Words: unhandy, unhandsome

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Unhand and Trap. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/trap/unhand

Trap & Unhand. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/trap/unhand>.

Unhand or Trap. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/trap/unhand.

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