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

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intercepted

With two seconds left, he had a shot at the endzone from 19 yards, but Hufanga intercepted for a second time to clinch a 30-26 Broncos win.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

On Thursday, Saudi Arabia said its defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards Taif, a manufacturing center, and Yanbu, a port on the Red Sea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Earlier Thursday, Saudi Arabia’s coalition fighting in Yemen said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

She had needed to go to the toilet during class and Abah had intercepted her in the school gardens and asked her to accompany him to his house which was on the premises.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Moments later, we’re intercepted by a large man with a scar from his chin to his ear.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu