Arrest and Get

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

Usage example: the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up

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Get is a synonym for arrest in take into authorized custody topic. In some cases you can use "Get" instead a verb "Arrest".

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Get verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.

Usage example: the defense tackled the running back and got the ball

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Arrest is a synonym for get in seize topic. Sometimes you can use "Arrest" instead a verb "Get", if it concerns topics such as apprehend.

Nearby Word: getting

girl	arrest girl	get girl
time	arrest time	get time

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