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arrest

/əˈɹɛst/
noun
  1. A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.

  2. The condition of being stopped, standstill.

  3. The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.

verb
  1. To stop the motion of (a person or animal).

  2. To stay, remain.

  3. To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).

Synonymsattract, dazzle, engage, entice, apprehend, seize

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