Arrest
Arrest noun - The act of taking into one's control by authority of law.
Usage example: there have been only two arrests for driving while intoxicated in the county in the last six months
Bust is a synonym for arrest in action topic. In some cases you can use "Bust" instead the word "Arrest" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like law, capture, pick up, taking into custody. slang substitute
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good arrest | good bust |
| instant | instant arrest | instant bust |
| big | big arrest | big bust |
| infamous | infamous arrest | infamous bust |
| Other adjectives: easy, major, upcoming, attempted. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Second, the FBI guys bust into the gambling den to arrest Gondorff, and per their promise, let Hooker go.
Source: Film / The Sting - Once FBI tried to arrest Wither, Hellions decided to bust him out and Icarus, realizing how horrible consequences such act would have, contacted New Mutants and both groups fought.
Source: Sixth Ranger Traitor -
Then the cops bust in, the cars are stolen, they arrest Al and take his winnings.
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