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ARREST Synonyms

There are 37 synonyms of the word arrest. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word arrest. (close relations)
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arrests

Best Alternative Words for ARREST

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1apprehend
verbv
2catch
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
3collar
nounn
4apprehension
nounn
5nab
verbv
6pinch
verb, nounv, n
7seize
verbv
8bust
verb, nounv, n
9capture
verbv
10confine
verbv
11detain
verbv
12handcuff
verb, nounv, n
13imprison
verbv
14incarcerate
verbv
15restrain
verbv
16halt
verb, nounv, n
17check
verb, nounv, n
18stop
verb, nounv, n
19attract
verbv
20cease
verbv

Best Hypernyms For ARREST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for arrest, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
attract capture clutch defend draw inaction inactiveness inactivity prehend pull seize seizure stop
Phrases (2)
draw ingaining control

Alternatives for APPREHEND

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