Arresting: meaning, definitions and examples

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arresting

[ əˈrɛstɪŋ ]

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describing appearance

Attracting or holding attention; striking; eye-catching.

Synonyms

captivating, compelling, engaging, striking

Examples of usage

She wore an arresting red dress at the party.
The painting had an arresting quality that drew viewers in.

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law enforcement

To seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.

Synonyms

apprehend, capture, detain, take into custody

Examples of usage

The police officer arrested the suspect for shoplifting.
The FBI arrested the criminal after a long investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "arresting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prendendo

🇮🇳 गिरफ्तार करना

🇩🇪 festnehmen

🇮🇩 menangkap

🇺🇦 арешт

🇵🇱 aresztowanie

🇯🇵 逮捕する

🇫🇷 arrêter

🇪🇸 detener

🇹🇷 yakalamak

🇰🇷 체포

🇸🇦 اعتقال

🇨🇿 zatčení

🇸🇰 zatknutie

🇨🇳 逮捕

🇸🇮 aretacija

🇮🇸 handtaka

🇰🇿 қамау

🇬🇪 დაკავება

🇦🇿 həbs

🇲🇽 detener

Word origin

The word 'arresting' originated from the Middle English word 'aresten', which means 'to stop, check, or hinder'. It later evolved to include the notion of seizing or taking into custody, particularly in a legal context. The adjective form 'arresting' emerged in the 18th century, referring to something that captures attention or holds it in a striking manner.