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arrest

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. arrest
2. apprehension

A noun referring to the act of capturing and restraining a person, typically used in legal or historical contexts. It carries a more formal or serious tone than everyday words for arrest.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The director was confident, saying, "Arresting those involved will put an end to this."

Sentence 2

Is it true someone suspicious was arrested right in front of the station?

Sentence 3

Authorities announced that "the suspect who had been on the run has been apprehended."

Sentence 4

She sobbed as she insisted, "I was arrested by mistake."

Sentence 5

The prefectural police indicated that "accomplices will also be apprehended soon."