Word Image
plural: arrests
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: the act of stopping; the state of being stopped; the act of taking or holding in one’s control by authority of law
verb: to stop the progress or movement of; to take or keep in one’s control by authority of law; to attract and hold the attention of
Word Family
arrested
arresting
arrester
arrestee
arrestedly
arrestingly
arrestment
arrestation
arrestive
rearrest
Sentences
The information has led to the arrest of three suspects.
The painting’s vibrant colors and details were truly arresting.
They arrested him on several drug charges.
Treatment can’t arrest the tumor entirely, but it can slow its growth.
The sudden arrestment of brain activity indicated a serious medical emergency.
She was arrestingly beautiful, causing heads to turn.
The man who had the cardiac arrest was revived and is now recovering.
She was charged with resisting arrest.
After a long investigation, police arrested the suspect.
Her attacker was caught and arrested.
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