Arrest and Checkmate

Arrest

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

Checkmate and arrest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Checkmate" instead the word "Arrest" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Checkmate

Checkmate verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Usage example: finally checkmated the billionaire in his attempt to take over the movie studio

Arrest and checkmate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrest" instead the word "Checkmate" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: checkmated, checkmating
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