observer, bystander, onlooker, spectator, eyewitness, viewer, beholder, watcher, testifier, deponent, attester, perceiver, looker-on, witnesser, seer
arrest - capture - seize - detain - nab - collar - take into custody - apprehend
The term 'apprehend' refers to the act of capturing or arresting someone, typically by law enforcement authorities. It involves taking a person into legal custody, often because they are suspected of committing a crime or are required by law for questioning or trial. Apprehending someone can also imply understanding or grasping a concept comprehensively.
observer, bystander, onlooker, spectator, eyewitness, viewer, beholder, watcher, testifier, deponent, attester, perceiver, looker-on, witnesser, seer
observer, bystander, onlooker, spectator, eyewitness, viewer, beholder, watcher, testifier, deponent, attester, perceiver, looker-on, witnesser, seer [x]
specify, state, set forth, prescribe, demand, require, condition, designate, detail, outline, spell out, enumerate, insist, mandate, impose, dictate, ordain, decree, establish, provide, agree upon, co... [more]
specify, state, set forth, prescribe, demand, require, condition, designate, detail, outline, spell out, enumerate, insist, mandate, impose, dictate, ordain, decree, establish, provide, agree upon, contract, covenant, bargain, agree, settle, arrange, negotiate, determine, fix, agree to [x]
seize, apprehend, catch, arrest, nab, detain, grab, snatch, take, secure, trap, ensnare imprison, incarcerate, confine, net, bag, collar, pin down, round up, take prisoner, take into custody, take hol... [more]
seize, apprehend, catch, arrest, nab, detain, grab, snatch, take, secure, trap, ensnare imprison, incarcerate, confine, net, bag, collar, pin down, round up, take prisoner, take into custody, take hold of, lay hold of, get hold of, take in, take captive, take charge of, take possession of, take over, take control of, gain control of, gain possession of, gain custody of, gain hold of, gain charge of, gain captive, gain prisoner, gain net, gain bag, gain collar, gain pin down, gain round up, gain seize, gain apprehend, gain catch, gain arrest, gain nab, gain detain [x]
appeal, request, petition, entreaty, supplication, solicitation,oration, prayer, suit, cry, call, demand, application, begging, beseeching, urging, importuning, adjuration, invocation, solicitation
reason, rationale, explanation, excuse, defense, argument, grounds, basis, validation, warrant, vindication, pretext, alibi plea, cause, account, motive, reasoning support, foundation, substantiation,... [more]
reason, rationale, explanation, excuse, defense, argument, grounds, basis, validation, warrant, vindication, pretext, alibi plea, cause, account, motive, reasoning support, foundation, substantiation,, proof, evidence backing, endorsement, sanction authorization, legitimation, exoneration, absolution, exculpation, acquittal, amnesty, pardon, clearance, extenuation, mitigation, apology, clarification, elucidation, exposition, interpretation, explication, expounding, illumination, demonstration, illustration [x]
grab, seize, capture, snatch, acquire, obtain, get, receive, accept, collect, pick up, procure, secure, gain, adopt, assume, embrace, appropriate, annex, usurp, commandeer, apprehend, arrest, catch, n... [more]
grab, seize, capture, snatch, acquire, obtain, get, receive, accept, collect, pick up, procure, secure, gain, adopt, assume, embrace, appropriate, annex, usurp, commandeer, apprehend, arrest, catch, nab, swipe, pilfer, purloin, filch, lift, pocket, steal, abduct, kidnap, remove, withdraw, extract, draw, pull, yank, pluck, wrest, wrench, grasp, clutch, hold, grip, clasp [x]
order, edict, mandate, proclamation, command, directive, ruling, regulation, ordinance, fiat, injunction, law, statute, dictum, ukase, precept, enactment, rescript, promulgation
rules, guidelines, directives, standards, laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, decrees, mandates, policies, protocols, procedures, requirements, restrictions, controls, frameworks, bylaws, provisions, e... [more]
rules, guidelines, directives, standards, laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, decrees, mandates, policies, protocols, procedures, requirements, restrictions, controls, frameworks, bylaws, provisions, edicts, norms, conventions, stipulations, orders, commands, instructions, prescriptions, tenets, principles, criteria, measures, doctrines, regimens, formulas [x]
laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, acts, decrees, edicts, enactments, legislation, codes, bylaws, mandates, directives, provisions, measures, guidelines, policies, standards, norms, principles, pre... [more]
laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, acts, decrees, edicts, enactments, legislation, codes, bylaws, mandates, directives, provisions, measures, guidelines, policies, standards, norms, principles, precepts, requirements, stipulations, articles, clauses, sections, paragraphs, terms, conditions, rules of law, legal provisions, legal requirements, legal standards, legal norms, legal principles, legal precepts, legal stipulations, legal articles, legal clauses, legal sections, legal paragraphs, legal terms, legal conditions [x]
examples, instances, models, patterns, prototypes, standards, archetypes, benchmarks, exemplars, paradigms, antecedents, forerunners, precursors, templates, blueprints, guidelines, norms, touchstones,... [more]
examples, instances, models, patterns, prototypes, standards, archetypes, benchmarks, exemplars, paradigms, antecedents, forerunners, precursors, templates, blueprints, guidelines, norms, touchstones, yardsticks, illustrations, case studies, exemplifications [x]
protect, guard, shield, secure, safeguard, uphold, support, vindicate, justify, advocate, champion, preserve, cover, fortify, back, maintain, assert, stand up, fight for, stand by, bolster, sustain, e... [more]
protect, guard, shield, secure, safeguard, uphold, support, vindicate, justify, advocate, champion, preserve, cover, fortify, back, maintain, assert, stand up, fight for, stand by, bolster, sustain, endorse, argue for, plead for, espouse, stick up for, take up for, bear out, hold up, conserve, save, shelter, watch over, fend off, ward off, repulse, resist, counter, oppose, contest, rebut, refute, parry, deflect, block, intercept, withstand, buffer [x]
doubtful, suspicious, questionable, uncertain, dubious, fishy, untrustworthy, shady, skeptical, wary, mistrustful, apprehensive, leery, unsure, hesitant, cautious, guarded, incredulous, disbelieving,... [more]
doubtful, suspicious, questionable, uncertain, dubious, fishy, untrustworthy, shady, skeptical, wary, mistrustful, apprehensive, leery, unsure, hesitant, cautious, guarded, incredulous, disbelieving, unconvinced, problematic, unreliable, iffy, dodgy, unproven, unverified, unconfirmed, unsubstantiated, suspecting, distrustful [x]
law enforcement, patrolling, surveillance, monitoring, oversight, regulation, supervision, control, security, guarding, watch, inspection, enforcement, administration, governance, management, custodia... [more]
law enforcement, patrolling, surveillance, monitoring, oversight, regulation, supervision, control, security, guarding, watch, inspection, enforcement, administration, governance, management, custodianship, protection, safeguarding, vigilance, scrutiny, watchfulness [x]
belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, faith, persuasion, sureness, certitude, dogma, principle, tenet, creed, opinion, view, sentiment, stance, position, attitude, judgment, conclusion, resolution... [more]
belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, faith, persuasion, sureness, certitude, dogma, principle, tenet, creed, opinion, view, sentiment, stance, position, attitude, judgment, conclusion, resolution, determination, decisiveness, firmness, steadfastness, resolve, trust, reliance, dependence, credence, acceptance, adherence, allegiance, loyalty, devotion, commitment, dedication, fervor, passion, zeal, enthusiasm, ardor, earnestness, sincerity, seriousness, gravity, solemnity [x]
referee, arbiter, adjudicator, magistrate, justice, jurist, umpire, evaluator, assessor, arbitrator, authority, official, moderator, examiner, inspector, appraiser, critic, reviewer, overseer, control... [more]
referee, arbiter, adjudicator, magistrate, justice, jurist, umpire, evaluator, assessor, arbitrator, authority, official, moderator, examiner, inspector, appraiser, critic, reviewer, overseer, controller, decision-maker, fact-finder, lawgiver, chancellor, bench, court, tribunal [x]