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Synonyms for Catch

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Words related to "Catch" (verb) include surprise.

Verb

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
"She caught her son eating candy" "She was caught shoplifting"
Broader
surprise
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
"I caught the aroma of coffee" "He caught the allusion in her glance" "ears open to catch every sound" "The dog picked up the scent" "Catch a glimpse"
Synonyms
pick up
Broader
perceive
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
"the rock caught her in the back of the head" "The blow got him in the back" "The punch caught him in the stomach"
Synonyms
get
Broader
hit
Antonyms
unhitch

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