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ARRESTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Arrests.

Arrests - as a noun

The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Example: "The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehension19catch12collar8pinch12taking into custody

The state of inactivity following an interruption

Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16halt7hitch13stay7stop6stoppage13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inaction10inactiveness17inactivity18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arrests - as a verb

Take into custody

Example: "The police nabbed the suspected criminals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehend17collar8cop7nab5nail4pick up

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

Example: "Arrest the downward trend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16contain9hold backstop6turn back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attract and fix

Example: "His look caught her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12get4

Cause to come to an abrupt stop

Example: "Halt the engines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
halt7hold8

Example Sentences

"The police made several arrests during the protest."
"There were a high number of drug-related arrests in the city last month."
"The arrests were carried out by an undercover detective."
"The suspect has a long history of arrests."
"The news of the arrests spread quickly throughout the community."
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Word Game Points

Is ARRESTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arrests is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ARRESTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ARRESTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arrests is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ARRESTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ARRESTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arrests is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ARRESTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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