Arrest and Forge

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

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Forge is an antonym for arrest.

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Forge verb - To move forward along a course.

Usage example: the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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Arrest is an antonym for forge.

Nearby Words: forged, forging, forger

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