nabbed

VERB

seize

Synonyms

STRONG

apprehend arrest capture catch clutch cop detain grab nail snatch take

WEAK

pick up run in take into custody

Antonyms

STRONG

be immune free give let go liberate lose misunderstand receive release unfasten

Example Sentences

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Suddenly, Gilbert & George, the painting duo known for cheeky irony, came onstage, in bespoke nibbed suits and bright-colored ties.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 1, 2014

Miss Thomas nibbed her hand acrost my head and said, “Bud, you’ve done a great job, the place is sparkling.”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis

Momma nibbed her eyes, then put her hand on top of my head.

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis

I think of the note I found, of the press of his nibbed pen hard enough to send flecks of ink spattering as he wrote my name.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

After I’m done speaking, he removes a roll of vellum and a nibbed pen from one of the cabinets and notes down who ought to be where at what point for the plan to work.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black