sobrecoger

Definitions of sobrecoger
  1. verb
    take hold of; grab
    synonyms: agarrar, asir, prender
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    pillar, prender
    seize suddenly
    capturar, detener, prender
    take into custody
    capturar
    succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
    agarrar, asir
    grasp firmly
    agarrar, agarrarse, asir, empuñar
    hold fast or firmly
    arrebatar, coger
    take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
    arrebatar, coger
    to grasp hastily or eagerly
    pescar
    catch or try to catch fish or shellfish
    dar un bocado, morder
    to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
    apretar ligeramente, pellizcar, pillar con los dedos
    squeeze tightly between the fingers
    type of:
    coger, tomar
    get into one's hands, take physically
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