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

Example Sentences

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While in the Middle East, Cooper led efforts to intercept military equipment that Iran was smuggling to its proxy groups throughout the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said it had also intercepted two drones heading towards an oil field.

From BBC

During the 1991 Gulf War, the height of the partnership was the deployment of U.S.-manned Patriot batteries to intercept Iraqi Scuds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The occupants of a boat intercepted by the Australian customs patrol boat Triton in July were allegedly screened remotely, asked questions via teleconference by interpreters based on the mainland.

From Salon

It said it had also intercepted seven drones heading towards an oil field in the southeast of the country and eight more in the country's east.

From Barron's

intercept

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