word
Arrest
Ur-EHST
/ɜːrˈɛst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
arrest
Dictionary meaning
The act of apprehending, especially apprehending a criminal.
Examples
- The police officer chased the suspect for ten blocks before finally making the arrest.
- The negotiations were in arrest.
Synonyms: apprehension
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