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intercepted

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

Example Sentences

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Last month, Sri Lankan customs officials intercepted nine Chinese nationals attempting to smuggle used mobile phones and laptops in the hundreds, raising suspicion they were to be used in large-scale fraud operations.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The UAE says it has intercepted more than 2,000 drones, 438 ballistic missiles and 19 cruise missiles since the start of the conflict.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Merops has intercepted more than 4,000 Russian drones in Ukraine, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

BBC Verify asked the MoD if the UK's armed forces had intercepted any sanctioned vessels since 25 March.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

I intercepted a few unfriendly glances from Lauren during lunch, which I didn’t understand until we were all walking out of the room together.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer