Synonyms for interception

Noun

1. interception, prevention, bar

usage: the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving; "he resorted to the interception of his daughter's letters"; "he claimed that the interception of one missile by another would be impossible"

2. interception, catch, grab, snatch, snap

usage: (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team