Synonyms of arrested

arrested 1 of 2

adjective

as in imprisoned

taken and held prisoner

a line of arrested suspects waiting to be booked on a variety of charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imprisoned
• jailed
• captive
• captured
• interned
• incarcerated
• kidnapped
• confined
• caught
• apprehended
• behind bars
• enslaved
• abducted
• trapped
• bound
• occupied
• indentured
• subdued
• subjugated
• ensnared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• free
• released
• unrestrained
• unconfined
• liberated
• freed
• delivered
• emancipated
• paroled
• enfranchised

arrested

2 of 2

verb

past tense of arrest

1

as in seized

to take or keep under one's control by authority of law

the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seized
• apprehended
• detained
• jailed
• grabbed
• restrained
• captured
• committed
• caught
• snatched
• imprisoned
• nabbed
• incarcerated
• busted
• pinched
• collared
• nailed
• nicked
• ran in
• pulled in
• trapped
• picked up
• handcuffed
• hooked
• confined
• snapped (up)
• interned
• landed
• snared
• rearrested
• locked (up)
• bound
• grappled
• got
• held
• bagged
• remanded
• shackled
• fettered
• jugged
• manacled
• immured
• enchained
• trammeled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharged
• released
• freed
• liberated
• emancipated
• sprang
• loosened
• loosed
• unchained
• unbound

2

as in stopped

to bring (something) to a standstill

cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stopped
• halted
• caught
• stalled
• blocked
• checked
• stayed
• suspended
• detained
• brought up
• hindered
• pulled up
• drew up
• stilled
• held up
• held
• fetched up
• impeded
• obstructed
• ended
• concluded
• baffled
• balked
• snagged
• stemmed
• blockaded
• held back
• terminated
• cut off
• clogged
• suppressed
• dammed
• discontinued
• repressed
• called
• turned back
• bottlenecked
• stunted
• squashed
• reined (in)
• squelched
• choked off
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• kept (on)
• persisted
• carried on
• moved
• marched
• proceeded
• kept up
• advanced
• progressed
• went along
• ran on
• pushed
• fared
• drove
• stirred
• spurred
• followed through (with)
• propelled
• actuated
• impelled
• goaded
• wended
• budged

3

as in fascinated

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

the sight of the daredevil walking a tightrope between high-rises arrested area pedestrians and motorists alike

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinated
• enchanted
• hypnotized
• gripped
• thrilled
• mesmerized
• spellbound
• enthralled
• caught up
• involved
• entranced
• bedazzled
• engaged
• enraptured
• charmed
• engrossed
• bewitched
• beguiled
• absorbed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arrested

Verb

But her condition has deteriorated significantly in the months since she was first arrested in Miami-Dade County on May 5 and booked on a misdemeanor battery charge. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Weatherall was arrested in connection with the incident, per the outlet, Fox Carolina and Greenville County public arrest records. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Gutierrez was arrested by Albuquerque police Friday evening and booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center shortly after midnight Saturday, according to jail records. — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026

The media campaign elevated Trayvon’s death in the nation’s consciousness; a special prosecutor was appointed to oversee the case, and Zimmerman was indicted and arrested. — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

At least one suspect was arrested in connection with the incident. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

He was arrested and will be booked on felony evading, hit-and-run and felony resisting arrest, police said. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Police said one of the suspects arrested two days ago was expected to appear in court on Monday, while the other three would appear on a later date. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026