intercept

[in-ter-sept, in-ter-sept] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛpt, ˈɪn tərˌsɛpt /

VERB

head off; interrupt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambush arrest block catch cut off deflect hijack prevent seize stop take away

STRONG

appropriate check curb hinder interlope interpose obstruct shortstop take

WEAK

cut in head off at pass make off with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow encourage free give let go release

STRONG

aid assist help keep permit promote refuse reject

WEAK

abet forward

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On Saturday, a British unit based in Iraq intercepted an Iranian drone that had been heading towards a coalition base housing UK military personnel.

From BBC

Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait - all home to US military bases - said they had intercepted missiles fired towards them, but falling debris appeared to have caused widespread damage.

From BBC

Qatar's defence ministry said it had intercepted several missile attacks targeting the Gulf state.

From Barron's

"Authorities confirm that a drone was intercepted and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab's outer facade," the Dubai Media Office wrote on X.

From Barron's

Israeli air defenses intercepted missiles over northern Israel, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

From The Wall Street Journal

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