Arresting: meaning, definitions and examples

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arresting

 

[ ษ™หˆrษ›stษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prendendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเคซเฅเคคเคพเคฐ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช festnehmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menangkap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะตัˆั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aresztowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฎๆ•ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrรชter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detener

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakalamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชู‚ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zatฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zatknutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ฎๆ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aretacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handtaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™bs

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detener

Etymology

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.

See also: arrest, arrested.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,504, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.