Definition of "arresting" []

• Attracting and holding the attention; striking. See Synonyms at noticeable. (adjective)

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• "John D: The UK is wrong in arresting this objectionable idiot."
• "The UK is wrong in arresting this objectionable idiot."
• "In a prime time news conference last month, Obama said "the Cambridge police acted stupidly in arresting somebody when there was already proof that they were in their own home.""