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Definitions

under arrest

ADJECTIVE
arrested
Synonyms
STRONGEST
jailed seized
ADJECTIVE
booked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charged jailed
STRONG
imprisoned
WEAK
locked up taken into custody
Antonyms
WEAK
free liberated
ADJECTIVE
caught
Synonyms
STRONG
arrested captured entangled seized
ADJECTIVE
jailed
Synonyms
STRONG
incarcerated
WEAK
captive in jail

Example Sentences

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While under arrest on charges unrelated to Cynthia’s case, Hardee asked to speak with Ford.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Contacting her by WhatsApp video, the team of uniformed cops inside a police station said she was under arrest on suspicion of money laundering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Rahman said she was never told she was under arrest or charged with a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The return of Damiba to Burkina Faso, under arrest and possibly facing a long list of criminal charges, is expected to escalate tensions within the military and political establishment.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Crab put his hands up like he was under arrest.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds