Arrest and Handle

Arrest

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

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

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Handle verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.

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Arrest and handle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrest" instead a verb "Handle".

Nearby Words: hand, handled, handling, handler, handhold

good	good arrest	good handle
instant	instant arrest	instant handle
actual	actual arrest	actual handle
real	real arrest	real handle
Other adjectives: big, possible, high-profile.

The Outlaw ending features the Roberts siblings arguing over how to handle Calypso — shoot him or arrest him?

Source: Wipe That Smile Off Your Face
I'm a lawyer, and an officer in the United States Navy, and you're under arrest, you son of a bitch." Signature Line: "You can't handle the truth!

Source: Film / A Few Good Men
III: Nina is sent to handle the investigation and arrest of McNeil and takes the initiative to deal with the situation at the Chrysm Crop plant.

Source: Franchise / Breath of Fire

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