Snatcher (Noun)
Meaning 1
A thief who grabs and runs; "a purse snatcher".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The purse snatcher quickly rummaged through the bag before running away.
- She was a victim of a vicious snatcher who grabbed her necklace and fled.
- Police are still searching for the bike snatcher who stole a child's bike in broad daylight.
- The wallet snatcher was caught on camera running out of the store with the stolen item.
- Witnesses described the phone snatcher as a tall, thin figure with a black hoodie.
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Meaning 2
Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.