Other Words for Arrest

Arrest as a Noun has these synonyms:

seizure, capture, apprehension, detention, restraint, bust, collar

Example: The police have made six arrests.

stop, stoppage, check, cessation

Example: The doctor said it was a case of cardiac arrest.

Arrest as a Verb has these synonyms:

catch, capture, seize, apprehend, take, take in, take into custody, detain, nab, pinch, collar, bust, run in, nick

Example: Foxworthy was arrested crossing the border.

slow, retard, stop

Example: I'm afraid that we have here a case of arrested mental development.

stop, halt, check, stall, forestall, detain, delay, hinder, restrain, obstruct, prevent, block, interrupt

Example: The progress of the train has been arrested.

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