Arrest
Arrest verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.
Usage example: cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
Obstruct is a synonym for arrest in stop topic. In some cases you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Arrest", when it comes to topics like impede, hinder, restrain, stop or slow.
Obstruct
Obstruct verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions
Arrest is a synonym for obstruct in action topic. You can use "Arrest" instead a verb "Obstruct", if it concerns topics such as impede, restrain, prevent, hold up.
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| team | arrest team | obstruct team |
| characters | arrest characters | obstruct characters |
| villain | arrest villain | obstruct villain |
| enemies | arrest enemies | obstruct enemies |
| Other words: heroes. | ||
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