Meaning & use
Intercepted
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Stopped, seized, or caught something before it reached its intended destination.
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The cornerback intercepted the pass in the end zone.
Agents intercepted the message before it reached its recipient.
A note on using this word
"Intercepted" is common both in sports, describing a defensive play, and in security contexts, describing captured communications.
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