| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| arrest | (verb) hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of | Synonyms: check, contain, hold back, stop, turn back |
| (verb) take into custody | Synonyms: apprehend, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up | |
| (verb) attract and fix | Synonyms: catch, get | |
| (verb) cause to come to an abrupt stop | Synonyms: halt, hold |