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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Meanwhile Kyiv's air force has said Moscow launched its own 101 drones at Ukraine overnight, but 95 were intercepted and destroyed.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Alejandro Eder, Cali’s mayor, said his forces have successfully intercepted drone attacks within city limits, but more attempts are expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

British armed forces have intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel in the early hours of Sunday morning, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

“While many vines have been intercepted and destroyed, locating the thousands that may still be in customers’ hands remains our top priority,” said California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross in a press release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Nurse Cha intercepted her, not letting her enter the room.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh