Nabbing

Synonyms of nabbing

• capturing
• arresting
• apprehending

Antonyms of nabbing

• freeing
• releasing
• letting go

Collocations of nabbing

criminals

Frequency: 70 %

The police have been nabbing criminals in the area for weeks.

thieves

Frequency: 60 %

The security guard nabbed the thieves before they could escape.

suspects

Frequency: 50 %

The detective nabbed the main suspects in the robbery case.

shoplifters

Frequency: 45 %

Store security nabbed the shoplifters as they tried to leave with stolen goods.

pickpockets

Frequency: 40 %

The undercover officer nabbed the pickpockets in the crowded market.

Idiomatic Expressions for nabbing

• Phrase: nabbing a deal
  Meaning: to successfully secure or obtain a favorable agreement or transaction
  Usage: The company's sales team did a great job nabbing a deal with a major client.