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Definitions

under arrest

ADJECTIVE
arrested
Synonyms
STRONGEST
jailed seized
ADJECTIVE
booked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charged jailed
STRONG
imprisoned
WEAK
locked up taken into custody
Antonyms
WEAK
free liberated
ADJECTIVE
caught
Synonyms
STRONG
arrested captured entangled seized
ADJECTIVE
jailed
Synonyms
STRONG
incarcerated
WEAK
captive in jail

Example Sentences

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He fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement and placed under arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He was later approached by police officers who told him he was being put under arrest, before carrying him away from the demonstration as other protesters cheered and applauded.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The suit says that Cowser was never told she was under arrest or given any commands to comply when being placed in handcuffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The judiciary's Mizan news agency confirmed that Mohammadi was under arrest but added that "no final and enforceable sentence has been handed down to him".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I asked him whether I was under arrest, and he replied that I was not.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela