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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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Meanwhile, Israel's military said it intercepted a drone and two projectiles that crossed the border.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defense forces," Centcom said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Mauricio Zamora's vehicle was intercepted in the town of Copata on Saturday afternoon and became separated from the group, local media reported.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I intercepted a look from Miss Ronkswood to Miss Wyche that said, Is he okay?

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell