What is another word for latch on?
Pronunciation:
[ lˈat͡ʃ ˈɒn], [ lˈatʃ ˈɒn], [ l_ˈa_tʃ ˈɒ_n]
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Similar words for latch on:
- cotton on (noun)
- fasten on (noun)
- get it (noun)
- get onto (noun)
- hook on (noun)
- latch on (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- take-up (noun)
- grasp (verb)
- other relevant words (verb)
- participate (verb)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words
- participate
- take-up
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Latch on:
n.
• cotton on (noun) • fasten on (noun) • get it (noun) • get onto (noun) • hook on (noun) • latch on (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun) • take-up (noun)v.
• grasp (verb) • Other relevant words: (verb) • participate (verb)- join in,
- be a party to,
- sit in,
- sit in on,
- concur,
- partake,
- associate with,
- play,
- have a hand in,
- tune in,
- compete,
- share,
- perform,
- lend a hand,
- strive,
- engage,
- get in on the act,
- come in,
- be a participant,
- aid,
- get in on,
- chip in,
- cooperate,
- take an interest in,
- go into,
- be into,
- have to do with,
- enter into,
- engage in.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words:- fathoms,
- get the picture,
- caught on,
- grasp,
- catch on,
- fathom,
- get the drift,
- latched on,
- latch on,
- participate,
- cognize.
How to use "Latch on" in context?
Though unintentional, "latch on" is one of the more common dangerous sexual behaviors. Essentially, "latch on" involves a person pressing their body against another person in a sexual way, using their body as a barrier between them and the other person. The person engaging in latch on is often trying to feel closer to the other person, or they may be looking for a physical connection. Usually, the person initiating the latch on either does not intend to hurt or rape the other person, but their actions can lead to coercive and violent behaviors.
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