Arrest and Proceed

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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
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Proceed is an antonym for arrest.
Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Proceed

Proceed verb - To move forward along a course.
Usage example: you may proceed with your plan
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Synonyms for Proceed
Antonyms for Proceed
Arrest is an antonym for proceed.
Nearby Word: proceeding
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Common collocations

character arrest character proceed character
guy arrest guy proceed guy
member arrest member proceed member
time arrest time proceed time
Other words: characters, boss, enemies.

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / The Siege They later arrest several soldiers spying on them, and proceed to later arrest General Devereaux, his entire command staff, and armed military sentries after a tense standoff.
    Source: Film / The Siege
  • While one of the agents freaks out, his superior orders him to proceed with the arrest.
    Source: Fan Fic / Origin Story
  • Series / Day Break Inspector Javert: Detectives Spivak and Choi, who are investigating the Garza murder and proceed to arrest Hopper for the crime the conspiracy framed him for.
    Source: Series / Day Break
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