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Arresting — synonyms, definition

1. arresting (a)

9 synonyms
conspicuous eminent famous leading notable outstanding signal striking well-known

2. arresting (Noun)

6 synonyms
anticipation avoidance deterrence hindrance preclusion prevention

3. arresting (Adjective)

2 synonyms
sensational stunning
1 definition

arresting (Adjective) — Commanding attention. ex. "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"

4. arresting (Verb)

17 synonyms
apprehending catching checking collaring containing copping getting halting holding holding back nabbing nailing nicking picking up pinching stopping turning back
4 definitions

arresting (Verb) — Take into custody. ex. "the police arrested the suspected criminals"

arresting (Verb) — Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of. ex. "Arrest the downward trend"

arresting (Verb) — Attract and fix. ex. "His look arrested her"

arresting (Verb) — Cause to stop. ex. "Arrest the progress"

10 types of
attracting clutching defending drawing drawing in prehending pulling pulling in seizing stopping
3 types
cutting down cutting out exscinding