Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Arrested.
How to pronounce arrested:
US
Arrested - as a noun
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Example: "The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehensioncatchcollarpinchtaking into custodyThe state of inactivity following an interruption
Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
checkhalthitchstaystopstoppageHypernyms (Closely Related)
inactioninactivenessinactivityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Arrested - as a verb
Take into custody
Example: "The police nabbed the suspected criminals"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehendcollarcopnabnailpick upArrested - as an adjective
Having been stopped or prevented from developing; terminated prematurely.
Having been placed under arrest, or having been charged with a crime.
Example Sentences
"The police arrested the suspect after a high-speed chase."
"He was arrested for shoplifting at a local convenience store."
"The detectives finally arrested the notorious gang leader."
"She was arrested on charges of fraud and embezzlement."
"The protesters were arrested for blocking the entrance to the government building."
Word Game Points
Is ARRESTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arrested is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ARRESTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ARRESTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arrested is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordARRESTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ARRESTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arrested is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordARRESTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
