ArrestWordNet Explorer

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noun

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Words in this synset: apprehension, catch, collar, pinch, taking_into_custody
noun

the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

noun

the state of inactivity following an interruption

Words in this synset: check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
noun

the state of being inactive

noun

a check that restrains another check

noun

any stoppage attributable to unusual activity

verb

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Words in this synset: check, turn_back, stop, contain, hold_back
verb

be on the defensive; act against an attack

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