arrest

Synonyms: accommodation apprehension appropriation bag booby trap bust captivity capture collar commitment confinement constraint crimp detention drop fall gaff glom grab heat hook imprisonment incarceration jailing mitt nab nail nick nip pickle pick up pinch preventive custody protective custody pull pull in restraining run in sequestering snare sweep

Synonyms: blockage cessation check checking delay end halt hindrance inhibition interruption obstruction prevention restraining restraint stalling stay staying stoppage suppression suspension

Antonyms: activation encouragement letting go release

Synonyms: apprehend bag book brace bust capture catch collar detain drop gaff get glom grab hook imprison incarcerate jail kick nab nail net nick pick up pinch pull pull in put the arm on put the cuffs on round up roust run in secure seize sidetrack snag tab tag take in take prisoner toss in jail

Synonyms: block can check delay drop end freeze halt hinder hold inhibit interrupt knock off obstruct prevent restrain restrict retard scrub shut down stall stay suppress

Antonyms: activate encourage let go release

Synonyms: absorb catch engage engross fascinate grip