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rearrest Antonyms

Opposite of rearrest

Because the opposite of rearrest shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To arrest someone again, especially after they have been released on bail, paroled, or have escaped from custody.

Usage Example

"Authorities had to release the suspect when new forensic evidence came to light."

Strongest
release
Strong
free
liberate
discharge

• noun (Context 2)

The act or an instance of arresting someone a second or subsequent time.

Usage Example

"The judge issued a warrant for the defendant's immediate release after he failed to appear in court."

Strongest
release
Strong
liberation
discharge

Similar words to rearrest

Words similar to rearrest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

reapprehension
reapprehend
recapture
redetention
redetain
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