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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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While two were intercepted, the third drone struck an electrical generator "outside the inner perimeter" of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, sparking a fire.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Within Russia's capital, local authorities reported that air defence systems had intercepted more than 80 drones overnight, wounding 12 people.

From Barron's • 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

Such letters had an extra advantage: The writer could include false information in case Americans intercepted the letter.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen