NICKING Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

nicking

verb

present participle of nick, British slang

as in stealing

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep that lorry was a piece of rubbish, I don't know why anyone would want to nick it

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as in arresting

to take or keep under one's control by authority of law a petty thief who was always getting nicked for picking the pockets of tourists outside Buckingham Palace

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But the family’s lawyer said there is no evidence that law enforcement took that into consideration — or even checked to see if Ty had a disability — before handcuffing and arresting him.

Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
The arresting officer arrived at the scene and observed Batemon outside of the vehicle before approaching him.

Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 21 Oct. 2024

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