Arrest

Synonyms for arrest
noun taking into custody

capture
incarceration
imprisonment
detention
restraining
commitment
nail
hook
nip
nab
bust

accommodation
nick
crimp
sweep
heat
appropriation
fall
snare
collar
captivity
pull

constraint
apprehension
pinch
drop
bag
confinement
grab
pickle
booby trap
pick up
pull in

run in
jailing
glom
mitt
gaff
sequestering
preventive custody
protective custody

Antonyms for arrest

refusal
liberation
encouragement

release
freedom
rise

activation
letting go

Synonyms
noun slowing or stopping

delay
suspension
interruption
end
halt

obstruction
stoppage
hindrance
stay
blockage

inhibition
suppression
restraint
cessation
check

prevention
restraining
stalling
checking
staying

Antonyms

continuation
commencement
aid
assistance
liberation
encouragement

beginning
start
go
help
promotion
advance

freedom
activation
letting go
release

Synonyms
verb take into authorized custody

incarcerate
capture
seize
apprehend
detain
jail
imprison
catch
round up
secure
nail

hook
tag
tab
sidetrack
nab
bust
snag
nick
book
net
brace

kick
get
collar
pull
pinch
drop
bag
grab
pick up
pull in
roust

run in
take in
glom
gaff
put the arm on
put the cuffs on
take prisoner
toss in jail

Antonyms

release
liberate
misunderstand
loosen

exonerate
take up
activate
free

let go
lose
unfasten
encourage

Synonyms
verb stop or slow

hold
end
halt
stay
hinder
prevent

inhibit
scrub
suppress
drop
retard
freeze

delay
stall
restrain
restrict
interrupt
obstruct

check
block
can
knock off
shut down

Antonyms

aid
assist
further
permit
release
expedite

liberate
activate
advance
allow
encourage
help

promote
push
let go
free
continue

Synonyms
verb get someone’s attention

catch
grip

absorb
engage

fascinate
engross

Antonyms

release
eject
reject

activate
let go
repel

encourage