Another word for arrested

arrested Synonyms

arrested

modif.

seized, taken into custody, jailed; see under arrest, arrest.

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He was arrested and jailed.
He lived with his mother here in Santa Barbara until he was arrested and sent away.
It is no longer legal for people to be secretly arrested, not charged, and left to rot in jail.
Then a patrol arrived and all the men--all those who were not looting, that is--were arrested, and I among them.
"People are being arrested..." said the count.

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