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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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The U.S. military said Thursday that Iran launched attacks at U.S. warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and American forces intercepted the threats.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Ukraine reports tallies of all incoming Russian drones and missiles, whether or not they were intercepted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Two other drones were intercepted, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Brad Cooper said the U.S. military sank six Iranian boats and intercepted missiles and drones targeting civilian vessels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The British intercepted the telegram and cracked it.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield