Apprehend and Free

Apprehend

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

Free is an antonym for apprehend in topics: arrest, catch and arrest.

Free

Free verb - To set free (as from slavery or confinement).

Apprehend is an antonym for free.

Nearby Words: freely, freed

Common collocations

boy apprehend boy free boy
men apprehend men free men
someone apprehend someone free someone
victim apprehend victim free victim
Other words: joker, mother, prisoners.
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