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Noun

The action of seizing someone and taking them into custody

A stoppage or sudden cessation of motion or progress

The action of confiscating or impounding property by warrant of legal right

The action of inhibiting or putting an end to a process or progress

An act or instance of deferring or putting off

A decrease in amount, level or intensity

A limitation or restriction placed on something

Something that encumbers progress or movement

To take into lawful or authorized custody

To stop or halt the movement or progress of

To bring to an end

To impede or slow down the progress of

To hold or engage the attention of

To block an opening or prevent the continued flow of

To forcibly put an end to

To prevent (someone) from achieving an aim

To keep in check or under control

To prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed

To accuse of wrongdoing or a crime in a court of law

To set, or to serve as, a limit to

To confine in an enclosed room or space

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Noun

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The action of seizing someone and taking them into custody

gaoling^UK

jailing^US

jail^US

gaol^UK

being taken into custody

labor^US

labour^UK

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“The arrest warrant must stipulate facts and grounds for the arrest of the suspect.”

Noun

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A stoppage or sudden cessation of motion or progress

epilogue^UK

epilog^US

fulfilment^UK

fulfillment^US

cancelation^US

realization^US

realisation^UK

communication breakdown

break in your journey

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“A series of earthquakes would lead to the definitive arrest of the project.”

Noun

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The action of confiscating or impounding property by warrant of legal right

Noun

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The action of inhibiting or putting an end to a process or progress

cancelation^US

keeping under control

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Noun

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An act or instance of deferring or putting off

a state of suspension

suspension of proceedings

a state of uncertainty

Noun

A decrease in amount, level or intensity

Noun

A limitation or restriction placed on something

balk^US

baulk^UK

psychological baggage

frustration

millstone round someone's neck

baulking^UK

balking^US

defence^UK

defense^US

monkey wrench in the works

millstone around your neck

bit of trouble

body blow

reverse of fortune

precautionary measure

unfortunate development

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Noun

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Something that encumbers progress or movement

baulk^UK

balk^US

monkey wrench in the works

millstone around your neck

defence^UK

defense^US

psychological baggage

small difficulty

roadblock

frustration

millstone round someone's neck

baulking^UK

balking^US

kicking the can down the road

precautionary measure

other side of the coin

millstone round one's neck

albatross around one's neck

unfortunate development

unwanted responsibility

developmental disabilities

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Verb

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To take into lawful or authorized custody

gaol^UK

jail^US

take in for questioning

keep under lock and key

hold under custody

keep under custody

keep under constraint

put under lock and key

detain at Her Majesty's pleasure

hold hostage

keep captive

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“Likewise, state police are not permitted to arrest or detain solely for the purpose of asking questions.”

Verb

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To stop or halt the movement or progress of

balk^US

baulk^UK

bring to a standstill

immobilize^US

immobilise^UK

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“During the last 12 months, the system was not used to anchor or arrest the movement of the barge.”

Verb

To bring to an end

bring to a standstill

immobilize^US

immobilise^UK

axe^UK

ax^US

paralyze^US

paralyse^UK

put out of commission

bring to a grinding halt

knock something on the head

give the chop

get shot of

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“Amid efforts to immediately arrest the spread of this plague, it's been easy to lose sight of what must happen next.”

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To impede or slow down the progress of

throw a spanner in the works

bring to screeching halt

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

bring to a standstill

balk^US

baulk^UK

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“It would greatly arrest the progress of the inquirer to engage in any speculations about this.”

Verb

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To hold or engage the attention of

captivate

fascinate

grip

enthral^UK

enthrall^US

mesmerise^UK

mesmerize^US

hypnotise^UK

hypnotize^US

magnetize^US

magnetise^UK

monopolize^US

monopolise^UK

tantalize^US

tantalise^UK

be unable to take one's eyes off

grab the attention of

hold the attention of

capture your imagination

light someone's fire

engage one's attention

take your breath away

sweep someone off their feet

humour^UK

humor^US

make your mouth water

rivet the attention of

galvanize^US

galvanise^UK

sweep sombeody off his/her feet

psych out

blow your mind

give someone a charge

do one's heart good

score with

freak out

give great pleasure to

arouse the curiosity of

whet someone's appetite

sweep you off your feet

lose oneself in

get lost in

engage someone's attention

be a source of fascination to

give someone a thrill

dangle a carrot in front of

flirt with

keep hanging

keep someone hanging on

fulfill^US

fulfil^UK

do someone's heart good

give someone pleasure

agree with

buck up

warm the cockles of the heart

make content

make someone feel good

get one's kicks

come on

lead astray

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“I've never gone to a convention and not found some piece of news to arrest our attention.”

Verb

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To block an opening or prevent the continued flow of

bring to a standstill

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To forcibly put an end to

internalize^US

internalise^UK

bring someone to their knees

bring to screeching halt

paralyze^US

paralyse^UK

tranquilize^US

anesthetize^US

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Verb

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To prevent (someone) from achieving an aim

baulk^UK

balk^US

neutralize^US

neutralise^UK

bring to screeching halt

beat someone to the punch

beat someone to the draw

avoid doing something

not touch

have nothing to do with

resist the temptation to

queer someone's pitch

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

throw a spoke in the wheel of

throw a spanner in the works

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To keep in check or under control

neutralize^US

neutralise^UK

baulk^UK

balk^US

put a spoke in someone's wheel

bring to a standstill

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To prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed

harbour^UK

harbor^US

immunise^UK

immunize^US

take under one's wing

cover up

provide protection for

take someone under your wing

wrap up in cotton wool

provide with an alibi

give shelter to

give sanctuary to

provide a refuge for

keep in good condition

provide insurance for

take out insurance cover

defend oneself against

strengthen with defensive works

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To accuse of wrongdoing or a crime in a court of law

prefer charges against

make accusations about

file a complain against

bring someone to trial

bring an action against

bring before the court

take legal action against

bring legal proceedings against

institute legal proceedings against someone

bring a charge against

bring suit

put on docket

bring a criminal charge against

involve in litigation

seek redress

bring to court

turn on the heat

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Verb

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To set, or to serve as, a limit to

immobilise^UK

immobilize^US

localize^US

centre^UK

localise^UK

center^US

set the boundaries of

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Verb

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To confine in an enclosed room or space

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