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intercepted

VERB

head off; interrupt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambush arrest block catch cut off deflect hijack prevent seize stop take away

STRONG

appropriate check curb hinder interlope interpose obstruct shortstop take

WEAK

cut in head off at pass make off with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow encourage free give let go release

STRONG

aid assist help keep permit promote refuse reject

WEAK

abet forward

Example Sentences

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Intercepted communications have now revealed Iranian officials “remarking that the attack was less devastating than they had expected,” The Washington Post reported, citing U.S. officials who had seen the classified intelligence.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

Intercepted calls have revealed the disarray and discontent in Russia’s ranks.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Intercepted planes are diverted to a nearby airfield where aircrews are interviewed by law enforcement and face potential criminal or civil penalties.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2022

Intercepted ‘baby’ aboard a Bus from DRC at Mpondwe Border Post..turns out the ‘baby’ is a dummy containing banned Cosmetics!

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2020

Intercepted and decoded by both British intelligence and the U.S.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman