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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /
NOUN
taking into custody
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capture detention imprisonment incarceration jailing
STRONG
accommodation apprehension appropriation bag bust captivity collar commitment confinement constraint crimp drop fall gaff glom grab heat hook mitt nab nail nick nip pickle pinch pull restraining sequestering snare sweep
WEAK
booby trap pick up preventive custody protective custody pull in run-in
Antonyms
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freedom release
STRONG
liberation refusal rise
WEAK
activation encouragement letting go
NOUN
slowing or stopping
Synonyms
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delay suspension
STRONG
blockage cessation check checking end halt hindrance inhibition interruption obstruction prevention restraining restraint stalling stay staying stoppage suppression
Antonyms
STRONG
advance aid assistance beginning commencement continuation freedom go help liberation promotion start
WEAK
activation encouragement letting go release
VERB
take into authorized custody
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprehend capture catch detain imprison incarcerate jail round up seize
STRONG
bag book brace bust collar drop gaff get glom grab hook kick nab nail net nick pinch pull secure sidetrack snag tab tag
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pick up pull in put the arm on put the cuffs on roust run-in take in take prisoner toss in jail
Antonyms
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free let go liberate lose misunderstand release
STRONG
exonerate loosen take up unfasten
WEAK
activate encourage
VERB
stop or slow
Synonyms
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end halt hold stay
STRONG
block can check delay drop freeze hinder inhibit interrupt obstruct prevent restrain restrict retard scrub stall suppress
WEAK
knock off shut down
Antonyms
STRONG
advance aid allow assist continue encourage expedite free further help let go liberate permit promote push release
WEAK
activate
VERB
get someone's attention
Synonyms
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catch
STRONG
absorb engage engross fascinate grip
Antonyms
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eject let go reject release repel
WEAK
activate encourage

Example Sentences

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In one instance, a sheriff’s deputy passed along an arrest report from a traffic stop to ICE.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

When Gonzalez was eventually released from jail, she sued the district attorney and other officials involved in her arrest.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Balat and Kayumi have been in custody since their arrest on 7 March.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

While not officially retired — he planned to play in this week’s Masters until his rollover crash and arrest — his last PGA Tour event was the Open Championship in Scotland in July 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Scores of letters were sent to the White House and the Justice Department demanding his arrest; many of them stated it was long overdue.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady