Arresting

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts9 letters

Definition of Arresting

verb

To stop the motion of (a person or animal).
To stay, remain.
To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).
To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody.
"The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry."
To catch the attention of.

adjective

Striking, gripping

Anagrams of Arresting

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 9 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "arresting":

9-LETTER WORDS

8-LETTER WORDS

angriest astringe earrings ganister gantries grainers granites granters ingrates rangiest regrants restrain restring retrains starring+5 more

7-LETTER WORDS

aigrets anestri angrier antsier argents artsier earings earring easting eatings erasing errants gainers gaiters garners+14 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "arresting" and rearranging:

+tregistrant restarting

+ugarnitures treasuring

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

attractdazzleengageenticeapprehendseizeceasediscontinuefreezehalt

Rhyming Words

aahing abandoning abashing abasing abating abbreviating abdicating abducing abducting abegging abetting abhorring abiding abjuring ablating+5 more

Related Words

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