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

At the spot where Oksinski's car was intercepted and he was shot by police there is another memorial, this one in honour of the officers still in hospital.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Senegalese authorities also said they had intercepted 142 migrants on Friday who were on a similar small boat aiming to reach Spain.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

McDuffie, who has intercepted two passes, suffered a back injury against the Chargers and was not scheduled to practice on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh on Thursday, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Jason intercepted it with his sword and deflected it sideways.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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