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interception Synonyms

Another word for interception

Choosing another word for interception depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In team sports such as football, soccer, or basketball, a play in which a defensive player catches or gains possession of a pass intended for an opposing player.

Usage Example

"The cornerback made a crucial takeaway in the final two minutes to seal the victory."

Strong
takeaway
turnover
steal

• noun (Context 2)

The act or instance of stopping, seizing, or interrupting someone or something in progress before they reach their intended destination.

Usage Example

"The timely seizure of the leaked documents prevented a major breach of confidentiality."

Strong
seizure
capture
interruption
Weak
blockade

• noun (Context 3)

In hydrology and environmental science, the process by which precipitation is caught and held by plant foliage, branches, and forest litter before it reaches the ground.

Usage Example

"Dense forest canopies significantly reduce soil erosion through the retention of heavy rainfall."

Weak
retention
absorption

Opposites of interception

The opposite of interception shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

completion
release
delivery
See all opposites of interception

• Nearby Words

intercampus
intercede
intercept
interception
interceptor
intercession
intercessor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interception. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interception
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