arresting

[uh-res-ting]

adjective

1. attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking.

   an arresting smile.

2. making or having made an arrest.

   the arresting officer.

arresting

/ əˈrɛstɪŋ /

adjective

1. attracting attention; striking

Other Word Forms

• arrestingly adverb
• nonarresting adjective
• unarresting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arresting¹

arrest + -ing ²

Example Sentences

While the legal grounds for arresting ICE agents is unclear, it is possible to sue and prosecute agents that violate state laws, such as excessive force, according to a report from the New York Times.

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Thames Valley Police previously launched an investigation after saying officers responded "swiftly" to stop the projection on the castle and arresting the men on 16 September.

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A Biden-era policy restricts ICE from arresting or detaining immigrants who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing, except in extreme circumstances.

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“Democratic leaders don’t love demonstrations against their policies and actions, but they tend to hold back on repressing the protests, arresting protesters whose actions are lawful, or using aggressive crowd-control techniques.”

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However, the force said after arresting the pair over that incident, they were subsequently arrested in connection with the attack on Tame Road, in Oldbury, on 9 September and would face questioning.

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Related Words

• extraordinary 
• eye-catching 
• impressive 
• remarkable 
• salient 
• striking 
• stunning