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

Farther east, debris from an intercepted missile has fallen in a residential area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

This year, three of Maye’s 12 deep pass attempts have been intercepted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Last week one boat set off from Normandy and spent more than 30 hours at sea, before being intercepted and taken to Dover by Border Force.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

A false start penalty pushed them back to the 19 before Hufanga intercepted Stafford’s pass into the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

She intercepted Chaol as soon as she crossed the line of chalk.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas