Synonyms of CATCHING

Valid in Scrabble US · 16 points

74 synonyms in 32 meanings 67 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of CATCHING by meaning

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
Also: pick up.
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Also: take hold of.
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
to hook or entangle
attract and fix
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
reach in time
get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
catch up with and possibly overtake
Also: catch up with.
be struck or affected by
check oneself during an action
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Also: take in.
see or watch
Also: take in.
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
detect a blunder or misstep
Also: trip up.
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
contract
start burning
perceive by hearing
suffer from the receipt of
attract; cause to be enamored
apprehend and reproduce accurately
take in and retain
spread or be communicated
be the catcher
become aware of
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned

(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
Not playable in Scrabble US: CONTRACTABLE.