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Arrester

One who arrests.

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Constraint 76% connected

The act of constraining, or the state of being constrained; that which compels to, or restrains from, action; compulsion; restraint; necessity.

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Restraint 76% connected

The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, phy…

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Halt 74% connected

3d pers. sing. pres. of Hold, contraction for holdeth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Halt 74% connected

3d pers. sing. pres. of Hold, contraction for holdeth.

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Carrier 70% connected

One who, or that which, carries or conveys; a messenger.

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