Top synonyms for “collar”: apprehend, apprehension, arrest, arrest, catch, choker, cop, dog collar, and 8 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)“the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar”
- (noun)a figurative restraint“asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market”
- (noun)necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
- (noun)a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
- (noun)a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
- (noun)the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
- (noun)a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
- (noun)anything worn or placed about the neck“the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar”
- (noun)(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
- (verb)take into custody“the police nabbed the suspected criminals”
- (verb)furnish with a collar“collar the dog”
- (verb)seize by the neck or collar
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "collar"?
Common synonyms for "collar" include apprehend, apprehension, arrest, arrest, catch, choker. Our thesaurus lists 16 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "collar" mean?
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) Example: "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
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