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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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According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, 94% of those long range drones and 73% of the missiles were successfully intercepted.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Embassy, a dozen police intercepted him, his family said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

One source said the FBI intercepted the scheme “years ago” and that Avery was not in danger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

The children intercepted her on the way down, but she could not get her balance and sank to the carpet in a daze.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood