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- pronunciation:
rest
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
arrests, arresting, arrested |
| definition 1: |
to slow down; block; stop.
The storm arrested our hike up the mountain.- synonyms:
- block, obstruct
- antonyms:
- activate
- similar words:
- check, halt, hinder, interrupt, restrain, slow down, stop, stunt
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| definition 2: |
to seize and hold or imprison for breaking the law.
The police arrested the robber as he ran out of the bank.
- synonyms:
- apprehend, bust, collar, nab
- similar words:
- capture, catch, detain, hold, imprison, jail, pinch, seize
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| definition 3: |
to attract and keep hold of.
The teacher's story arrested the children's attention.- synonyms:
- rivet
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- attract, catch, engage, engross, fix, hold
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| related words: |
absorb, brake, obstruct, prohibit, suspend, withhold |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of seizing or the condition of being seized by the authority of the law.
The story of the thief's arrest appeared on the front page of the paper.- synonyms:
- apprehension
- antonyms:
- release
- similar words:
- capture, detention, seizure
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| derivation: |
arrestee (n.) |
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