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Meaning of arresting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

arresting

verb

Definitions

  1. To stop the motion of (a person or animal).

  2. To stay, remain.

  3. To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).

  4. To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody.

    Example: The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Striking, gripping

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/arresthttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/arresting

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