NOBBLE Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

nobble

verb

ˈnä-bəl

Definition of nobble

British slang

as in to cheat

to rob by the use of trickery or threats an old scam that's been used for years to nobble unsuspecting London tourists

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as in to grab

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly a London bobby nobbled the pickpocket just as he was about to make off with the tourist's watch

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Recent Examples of nobble Poland’s ruling party has tried to nobble the courts and the civil service. — The Economist, 31 Oct. 2019

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While just around 3,000 of the 150,000 or so tests have been invalidated, all students – including those who, like Velázquez, are not suspected of cheating – have been left in limbo pending the result of UNAM’s investigation into the matter.

— Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
But after he was accused of cheating, the school suspended him for a year and gave him an F in the course Sourcing and Managing Funds.

— Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of cheat

Verb

Photos appear to show one such altercation, with a fan attempting to grab Preston from the sideline.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
And once the stars are out, the fire pits come to life, where kids of all ages can enjoy s’mores by grabbing a kit from the front desk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of grab

Verb

Yet despite their clear burnout, most can’t afford to simply quit; not with the cost of living squeezing every paycheck, AI already closing in on entry-level roles, and one of the toughest job markets in years waiting on the other side.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 July 2026
As a result, in 2015-16, regulators delayed the crab season for months, ultimately squeezing the typical seven months down to roughly two.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of squeeze

Verb

That also includes 2025, when he was traded midseason from the Eagles to the Jets, and in nine games for New York caught 29 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns.

— Alex Zietlow July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
Along with 2,460 rushing yards at Nebraska, Johnson caught 92 passes for 702 yards.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of catch

Verb

Alix Earle, and her younger sister Ashtin, have given the skinny brow trend their own proverbial thumbs up, plucking away their natural shape over the last year.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
The clip, plucked out of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, spread like wildfire through the digital landscape.

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of pluck

Verb

Naturally, these are almost immediately snatched up by couples.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Her brand’s Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation is so lightweight and breathable because it’s supposed to be used on top of that contour and highlight to create a seamlessly blended yet snatched look.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Definition of snatch

Verb

The pivotal moment occurred when Randy Orton made a shocking return, delivering an RKO to Cody Rhodes, which allowed Punk to seize the opportunity and secure the pinfall.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The 12th-century castle, also known as Al-Shaqif, was seized by Israeli forces in May.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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