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

But Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga intercepted two passes, one he returned for a touchdown and another in the end zone in the final seconds of a 30-26 Rams defeat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

The Saudi-led military coalition that backs Yemen's government said the missile was intercepted.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Skinner passed for three touchdowns, intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown and recovered Chaminade’s attempted onside kick to seal the win.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Dasch asked a hotel employee to mail it for him, but the FBI had intercepted the letter.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple