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Definition of rearrest

rearrest

/ˌriːəˈrɛst/
re · ar · rest
Plural:rearrests
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Past Simple:rearrested
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Past Participle:rearrested
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Present Participle:rearresting
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• verb

1

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

Example

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

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• noun

1

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for rearrest

• Nearby Words

rearmost
rearrange
rearrangement
rearrest
rearward
reascend
reason

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rearrest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rearrest
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