Intercept and Release

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Intercept verb - To stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course.

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Release is an antonym for intercept in head off topic.

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).

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Intercept is an antonym for release.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

attack	intercept attack	release attack
people	intercept people	release people
number	intercept number	release number
army	intercept army	release army
Other words: ball, virus, enemies.

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