arrest

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/əˈɹɛst/ English

Definitions

noun

A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.
The condition of being stopped, standstill.
The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
A confinement, detention, as after an arrest.

verb

To stop the motion of (a person or animal).
To stay, remain.
To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).
To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody.“The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry.”

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Synonyms

attract dazzle engage entice apprehend seize cease discontinue freeze halt nab apprehension get pick up catch hold turn back hold back

Associated

warrants warrant extradition detention deportation bail imprisonment conviction detained suspect treason arrested

Rhymes

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest bequest

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