ARREST
Scrabble letter values: A1R1R1E1S1T1 = 6
Definition
- noun the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal). — synonyms: apprehension, catch, collar, pinch, taking_into_custody
- noun the state of inactivity following an interruption. — synonyms: check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
- verb take into custody. — synonyms: collar, nail, apprehend, pick_up, nab, cop
- verb hold back, as of a danger or an enemy. — synonyms: check, turn_back, stop, contain, hold_back
- verb attract and fix. — synonyms: catch, get
- verb cause to stop. — synonyms: halt, hold
Examples
- “the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar”
- “the negotiations were in arrest”
- “held them in check”