Arrest

Synonyms of arrest

• capture
• apprehend
• detain

Antonyms of arrest

• release
• free
• liberate

Collocations of arrest

arrest warrant

Frequency: 80 %

The police obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect.

arrested for

Frequency: 75 %

He was arrested for shoplifting at the mall.

arrest record

Frequency: 70 %

The job application asked about any previous arrest record.

arrested on suspicion

Frequency: 65 %

The man was arrested on suspicion of theft.

arrested development

Frequency: 60 %

His arrested development was evident in his behavior.

Idiomatic Expressions for arrest

• Phrase: arrested development
  Meaning: a condition where someone's emotional or psychological growth is halted
  Usage: His sheltered upbringing led to arrested development in his social skills.