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intercept

[in-ter-sept, in-ter-sept] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛpt, ˈɪn tərˌsɛpt /
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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Israel's famed Iron Dome system is the third tier and was originally designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Without Starlink, Russia was forced to rely much more heavily on radio traffic—which, unlike communications over Starlink, Ukraine was able to intercept.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"As soon as he got the intercept I knew he was going to score because I know how fast he is," said Parling.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The military said its "defence system is operating to intercept the threat".

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The U-2 achieved a high altitude that made it impossible for the jet to intercept or shoot at Powers.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.