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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A previous flotilla attempt was intercepted last month in international waters off Greece, with most activists expelled to Europe.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Kuwait’s military said on May 10 it intercepted several more drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

One source said the FBI intercepted the scheme “years ago” and that Avery was not in danger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

While two were intercepted, the third drone struck an electrical generator "outside the inner perimeter" of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, sparking a fire.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The British intercepted the telegram and cracked it.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield