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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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Kyiv intercepted about 91 percent of all incoming drones and missiles in May, according to air force data.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The GSF's organisers said all the boats had been intercepted by Tuesday evening, with one managing to get within 80 nautical miles of the Palestinian territory.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Embassy, a dozen police intercepted him, his family said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

The entire cloister was now on fire, and although firefighters raced toward the blaze, they were intercepted by a young man stepping out of the main gate.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman