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intercept

[in-ter-sept, in-ter-sept] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛpt, ˈɪn tərˌsɛpt /
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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Kuwait's military said its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"The air defence systems operated but did not intercept the missile, we will investigate the incident and learn from it," military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin wrote on X.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The incidents happened on Wednesday night shortly after Israel's military said it was "working to intercept" an Iranian missile attack.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

"As soon as he got the intercept I knew he was going to score because I know how fast he is," said Parling.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

"The problem is the intercept velocity. The MAV is designed to get to low Mars orbit, which only requires 4.1 kps. But the Hermes flyby will be at 5.8 kps."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.