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arrest

verb

/əˈrɛst/

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

To seize and hold someone by legal authority.

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

The police arrested the suspect last night.

under arrest

catch, seize, capture, detain, apprehend, stop

Entry 1

catch, seize, capture, detain, apprehend

Entry 2

detain, apprehend, capture, seize, stop

release, free, liberate, discharge

Entry 1

release, free, liberate, discharge

Entry 2

release, free, liberate

arrest suspect, arrest warrant, under arrest, arrest development, arrest the suspect, make an arrest

Entry 1

arrest suspect, arrest warrant, under arrest, arrest development

Entry 2

arrest warrant, arrest the suspect, make an arrest

to persistently annoy or torment someone

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money

to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

to perceive with the eyes; to visually detect