Knab

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Synonyms for "knab" (78 found)

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Closest matches (16)

collar nick apprehend apprehension arrest arrestation arresting arrestment bag bobby bull

Verb(5 words)

cop fang nibble apprehend arrest

Strong matches (23)

bust cabbage capture catch clout clutch constable cop corner crook detain detention flatfoot fuzz get grab

Verb(7 words)

bust clinch cling collar fondle get grabble

Related words (39)

grapple grasp heat heist hook make a pinch nail nip paddy peeler pick pick up pickup pig pillage pinch pocket policeman prig pull

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pull in put under arrest run in seize snake snatch steal swipe take take in take into custody take prisoner

Verb(7 words)

grasp hold hold on nail nick pick up seize

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4 entries

gnaw nab steal tooth

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a Mouthful of Fresh Grats to Knab upon

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