Synonyms for Arrest
Definition of arrest
noun
- the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
- the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat"
verb
- take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
17 synonyms found
Writing tips for "arrest"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like apprehend, apprehension, catch can replace "arrest" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Arrest" in song lyrics
See how arrest is used in real songs:
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"Rappers suffer from cardiac arrest"
Ali f/ St. Louis Alumni * — St. Louis Alumni (Bonus Track) -
"And said he's under arrest"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Soul of a Coke Dealer -
"Leaving all my enemies to watch in cardiac arrest"
Anubis5 — Territory