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Synonyms of CAUGHT

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CAUGHT: definition and more

64 synonyms in 29 meanings 58 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of CAUGHT by meaning

verb

  1. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

  2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

    Also: pick up.

  3. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

  4. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

    Also: take hold of.

  5. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

  6. to hook or entangle

  7. attract and fix

  8. capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

  9. reach in time

  10. get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly

  11. catch up with and possibly overtake

    Also: catch up with.

  12. be struck or affected by

  13. check oneself during an action

  14. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

    Also: take in.

  15. see or watch

    Also: take in.

  16. cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled

  17. detect a blunder or misstep

    Also: trip up.

  18. grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of

  19. contract

  20. start burning

  21. perceive by hearing

  22. suffer from the receipt of

  23. attract; cause to be enamored

  24. apprehend and reproduce accurately

  25. take in and retain

  26. spread or be communicated

  27. be the catcher

  28. become aware of

  29. delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned