Arrest and Desist

Arrest

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

Desist and arrest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desist" instead a verb "Arrest".

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Desist

Desist verb - Choose not to consume.

Arrest and desist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrest" instead a verb "Desist".

Nearby Words: desisted, desisting
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