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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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Overnight into Wednesday, Russia said its air defences intercepted 354 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including areas bordering Ukraine and annexed Crimea.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces, Central Command added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, 94% of those long range drones and 73% of the missiles were successfully intercepted.

From BBC • May 21, 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

Mustapha Mond intercepted his anxious glance and the corners of his red lips twitched ironically.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley