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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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Late on Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates said it had intercepted new attacks from Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Two other drones were intercepted, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Brad Cooper said the U.S. military sank six Iranian boats and intercepted missiles and drones targeting civilian vessels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Dozens of intercepted activists disembarked on Friday at the Greek island of Crete, according to an AFP journalist.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

“I know. Still, if the Ferolind is intercepted, we’ll have no way out of Djerholm.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo