Words Like ARREST

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ARREST.

32 Alternative Words Similar to arrest

1 Apprehension Noun      Synonym Words Like Apprehension
2 Catch Noun      Synonym Words Like Catch
3 Collar Noun      Synonym Words Like Collar
4 Pinch Noun      Synonym Words Like Pinch
5 Check Noun      Synonym Words Like Check
6 Halt Noun      Synonym Words Like Halt
7 Hitch Noun      Synonym Words Like Hitch
8 Stay Noun      Synonym Words Like Stay
9 Stop Noun      Synonym Words Like Stop
10 Stoppage Noun      Synonym Words Like Stoppage
11 Capture Noun      Synonym Words Like Capture
12 Inaction Noun      Synonym Words Like Inaction
13 Inactiveness Noun      Synonym Words Like Inactiveness
14 Inactivity Noun      Synonym Words Like Inactivity
15 Seizure Noun      Synonym Words Like Seizure
16 Apprehend Verb      Synonym Words Like Apprehend
17 Contain Verb      Synonym Words Like Contain
18 Get Verb      Synonym Words Like Get
19 Hold Verb      Synonym Words Like Hold
20 Attract Verb      Synonym Words Like Attract
21 Clutch Verb      Synonym Words Like Clutch
22 Defend Verb      Synonym Words Like Defend
23 Draw Verb      Synonym Words Like Draw
24 Prehend Verb      Synonym Words Like Prehend
25 Pull Verb      Synonym Words Like Pull
26 Seize Verb      Synonym Words Like Seize
27 Fix Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Fix
28 Concentrate Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Concentrate
29 Rest Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Rest
30 Hindrance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hindrance
31 Restraint Noun      Synonym Words Like Restraint
32 Logjam Noun      Hyponym Words Like Logjam

10 examples of arrest

1 to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses.
2 to arrest one for debt, or for a crime
3 to arrest the eyes or attention
4 an arrest of development
5 Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
6 Turn back the tide of communism
7 Contain the rebel movement
8 halt the presses
9 Arrest the progress
10 Catch the attention of the waiter

10 definitions of arrest

1 To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of
2 To take, seize, or apprehend by authority of law.
3 To seize on and fix; to hold; to catch.
4 To rest or fasten; to fix; to concentrate.
5 To tarry; to rest.
6 The act of stopping, or restraining from further motion, etc.; stoppage; hindrance; restraint.
7 The taking or apprehending of a person by authority of law; legal restraint; custody. Also, a decree, mandate, or warrant.
8 Any seizure by power, physical or moral.
9 A scurfiness of the back part of the hind leg of a horse; -- also named rat-tails.
10 take into custody
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