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Arrest

Verb

Definition:

Seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody

Examples:

  1. The police arrested him for possession of marijuana
  2. Two youths aged 16 were arrested
  3. They got arrested during a police raid

Synonyms:

  • Apprehend
  • Take into custody
  • Seize
  • Take in

Arrest

Noun

Definition:

The action of seizing someone and taking them into custody

Examples:

  1. I have a warrant for your arrest
  2. They placed her under arrest
  3. At least 69 arrests were made

Synonyms:

  • Detention
  • Apprehension
  • Seizure
  • Capture

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