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- pronunciation:
rest
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
arrests, arresting, arrested |
| definition: |
to stop and hold someone for breaking the law.
The police arrested the criminal and brought him to jail.
- similar words:
- catch, detain, hold, pinch, seize
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| related words: |
suspend, withhold |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of stopping and holding someone for breaking the law.
The police put the suspect under arrest. |
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| derivation: |
arrestee (n.) |
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