Synonyms & related words for intercept

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of intercept — including wiretap, stop, eavesdrop, deflect, catch, interrupt. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to intercept

Explore words related to intercept — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include interception, interceptor, thwart, surveil, infiltrate, overhear, divert, blocking. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for intercept

Common synonyms for intercept include wiretap, stop, eavesdrop, deflect, catch, interrupt — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does intercept come from?

The word intercept breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: inter-, from Latin inter (“between, within”); and -cept, from Latin capio (“take, seize”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.