Apprehend and Discharge

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Apprehend verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

Usage example: the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law

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Discharge is an antonym for apprehend in arrest topic.

Discharge verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.

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Apprehend is an antonym for discharge.

people	apprehend people	discharge people
members	apprehend members	discharge members

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