arrest - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Synonyms

• apprehension
• arrest
• catch
• collar
• pinch
• taking into custody

More generic

• capture
• gaining control
• seizure

Noun

the state of inactivity following an interruption

Synonyms

• arrest
• check
• halt
• hitch
• stay
• stop
• stoppage

More generic

• inaction
• inactiveness
• inactivity

More specific

• countercheck
• logjam

Verb

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Synonyms

• arrest
• check
• contain
• hold back
• stop
• turn back

More generic

• defend

More specific

• cut down
• cut out

Verb

take into custody

Synonyms

• apprehend
• arrest
• collar
• cop
• nab
• nail
• pick up

More generic

• clutch
• prehend
• seize

Verb

attract and fix

Synonyms

• arrest
• catch
• get

More generic

• attract
• draw
• draw in
• pull
• pull in

Verb

cause to stop

Synonyms

• arrest
• halt
• hold

More generic

• stop

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