Arrest and Spawn

Arrest

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

Spawn is an antonym for arrest.

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Spawn

Spawn verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Usage example: these artists spawned a whole new movement in painting

Arrest is an antonym for spawn.

Nearby Words: spawning, spawned

Common collocations

character arrest character spawn character
group arrest group spawn group
team arrest team spawn team
time arrest time spawn time
Other words: characters, monster, boss, enemies.

Both words in one sentence

  • Mourel tells you you are under arrest and waves of Acolytes spawn in all over the city to kill you.
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