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arrests

The correct spelling is arrests.

How to pronounce arrests

noun

Say it like: Arr-est-s

The correct spelling is arrests. A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something. For example: "The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry."

Usage Examples

The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.
  2. 2.The condition of being stopped, standstill.
  3. 3.The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
  4. 4.A confinement, detention, as after an arrest.
  5. 5.A device to physically arrest motion.

verb

  1. 1.To stop the motion of (a person or animal).
  2. 2.To stay, remain.
  3. 3.To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).
  4. 4.To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody.
  5. 5.To catch the attention of.

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