Apprehend and Liberate

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

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

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Apprehend is an antonym for liberate.

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