Arrest Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Arrest

Meaning 1 : take into custody

    Synonyms : apprehend,  collar,  cop,  nab,  nail,  pick up
Meaning 2 : the state of inactivity following an interruption

    Example : the negotiations were in arrest

    Synonyms : check,  halt,  hitch,  stay,  stop,  stoppage
Meaning 3 : cause to stop

    Synonyms : halt,  hold
Meaning 4 : attract and fix

    Synonyms : catch,  get
Meaning 5 : the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

    Synonyms : apprehension,  catch,  collar,  pinch,  taking into custody
Meaning 6 : hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

    Synonyms : check,  contain,  hold back,  stop,  turn back


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