captures

NOUN

catching, forceful holding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking

STRONG

acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar commandeering drop ensnaring fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing seizing snatching sweep trapping trip winning

WEAK

hit the jackpot knock off laying hold of pick up run in taking captive taking into custody

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release

STRONG

rise

WEAK

freeing liberalization

VERB

catch and forcefully hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend arrest catch conquer grab occupy pick up round up secure seize snatch take trap

STRONG

bag bust collar cop get hook land nab nail net overwhelm pinch prehend snare tumble

WEAK

gain control pull in put the cuffs on run in take captive take into custody take prisoner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be immune fail forfeit free give give up let go lose misunderstand offer receive release surrender yield

STRONG

liberate

Example Sentences

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Chatrie also demonstrates how digital surveillance increasingly reaches information people plainly regard as their own even when no traditional property concept neatly captures the intrusion.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

The environment is our nation’s greatest natural resource, and the new name captures that priority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The oil painting “Approaching Storm” captures the kind of picturesque scene that would get fine artist Paul Grimm work in early Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Such a reaction captures the feeling currently surrounding Cape Verde, who are fast becoming one of the best stories of this year's World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

I am not strong enough to fight Fedu if he captures me, do you understand?

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray