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interceptor Synonyms

Another word for interceptor

Choosing another word for interceptor 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)

A fast, high-climbing aircraft, missile, or high-performance patrol vehicle designed specifically to pursue and stop intruding aircraft or speeding vehicles.

Usage Example

"The aviation museum restored a vintage supersonic pursuit plane from the 1960s for its main exhibit."

Strong
pursuit plane
fighter

• noun (Context 2)

A person or device that stops, seizes, or interrupts someone or something in transit before it reaches its intended destination.

Usage Example

"The cornerback proved to be a skilled interrupter, reading the quarterback's eyes to catch the pass."

Strong
interrupter

• noun (Context 3)

In civil engineering and plumbing, a large main sewer pipe or mechanical trap designed to collect and divert wastewater, grease, or sediment before it enters a public drainage system or body of water.

Usage Example

"Commercial restaurant kitchens are required by municipal code to install a grease trap beneath their sinks."

Strong
trap
catch basin

• Nearby Words

intercede
intercept
interception
interceptor
intercession
intercessor
interchange

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