rearrest Definition
to arrest someone again after they have been released from custody.
Using rearrest: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rearrest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The suspect was rearrested for violating the terms of his bail.
Example
The police rearrested the criminal after new evidence emerged.
Example
He was rearrested on suspicion of committing another crime.
rearrest Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for rearrest
- reapprehend
- recapture
- reincarcerate
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Summary: rearrest in Brief
The term 'rearrest' [ˌriːˈærɛst] means to arrest someone again after they have been released from custody. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The suspect was rearrested for violating the terms of his bail.'