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sawing the act of being caught off guard or surprised, often due to something unexpected happening. ■ "I was sawing when my boss walked in and caught me scrolling through Instagram."
fees The amount of money one must pay to avoid being caught by a mischievous sprite who haunts the nearby forest. ■ Jane forgot her fees and ended up getting caught by the sprite while wandering through the woods. She was then forced to complete three tasks of the sprite's choosing, or face the wrath of the mischievous creature.
fished To engage in the act of trying to catch fish with rods and bait, or any other means necessary. ■ I went fishing last weekend and caught a huge bass!, To try to obtain something by asking someone for it, usually in a playful or flirtatious way. ■ "I think you caught my eye," he said as he fished for my phone number.
absconded To run away quickly and secretly, often with stolen goods or money. ■ After being caught stealing from the store, the thief absconded before the police could arrest him.
Accomplice An accomplice is someone who helps you in doing something wrong, but pretends to be innocent when caught. ■ "I need an accomplice to help me steal that car."
accomplices A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal, often by being guilty of some crime. ■ "The accomplices were caught red-handed stealing the jewels and sentenced to prison."
albacore A large, slow-moving fish that is often mistaken for a whale. ■ "I can't believe I caught an albacore in my small fishing boat! It was huge!"
Apprehend To get caught up in a situation or task that is beyond your abilities. ■ "I apprehended myself for taking on too many projects at work."
Arranged To plan or organize something in advance, typically in order to avoid chaos or confusion. ■ John arranged a surprise party for his friend's birthday. The guests were completely caught off guard and had the best time ever!
Arrested To be caught by the police and taken into custody. ■After being arrested for stealing a sandwich, John realized that he had made a big mistake.
Attacker A person who tries to harm or defeat another person, organization, or thing by using violence or other means. ■ "The attacker was caught trying to steal the victim's phone."
Backdoor A secret or hidden entrance to a place, especially one that is used for illegal or unethical purposes. ■ The politician was caught using the backdoor to bribe voters.
Bait Something used to lure or trap someone or something, often by pretending to be something else. ■ "The politician was caught using bait and switch tactics in his campaign.
Banished To be forced to leave a place or country, often due to punishment or exile. ■ "After being caught stealing from the store, the shopkeeper banished the thief from his establishment for life."
Banned To be forbidden from doing something, usually due to misbehavior or violating rules. ■ "John was banned from the school library after he was caught stealing books."
bass A type of fish with a low-pitched voice. ■ "I caught a huge bass the other day while fishing. It was so big that it could sing opera!"
beauties A group of people who are all extremely good-looking and attractive. ■ "I had a great time at the beach with my friends, the beauties. We got some amazing tan lines and even caught a few fish!"
blindsided To be caught completely off guard by something unexpected or surprising. ■ "When I found out my boss had been secretly embezzling company funds, I was blindsided. I had no idea he was capable of such deceit!
blitz A sudden and violent attack, often carried out with great speed and surprise. ■ "The blitz caught the enemy completely off guard, leaving them reeling!"
brigade A group of people who are always getting into trouble together ■ "The mischievous brigade was caught stealing candy from the store again."
brouhaha A loud, boisterous commotion or uproar, often associated with excitement or revelry. ■ "When the guests arrived, there was a brouhaha in the living room as everyone caught up and had a good time."
carp A large, bony fish with a long snout and rows of sharp teeth. Often used in fishing or as food. ■ "I caught a giant carp while on my fishing trip!"
catcher A person who catches people in their lies. ■ "I didn't say anything about the money, I swear!" said John, but his catcher quickly caught him in his lie with a sly smile on his face.
Censured A person who has been publicly reprimanded or punished for their behavior. ■ "After being caught cheating on her exam, the student was censured by her professor and forced to write a 20-page essay on academic integrity."
Civilian A person who is not a member of the military or police force, and is therefore subject to all the laws and regulations of society. ■ "The civilian population is often caught in the middle of military conflicts."
combusted To have exploded or caught fire in a spectacular manner. ■ "I accidentally combusted my hair while cooking breakfast this morning."
combustible Something that is easily set on fire and burns quickly. ■ My socks were so combustible, they caught fire from the dryer vent.
concealing To hide something or someone behind a screen, in order to prevent people from seeing them. ■ After being caught stealing, the thief tried to conceal himself by climbing into a trash can.
Confessed To reveal a secret or incriminating information about oneself. ■ After being caught stealing candy from the store, the little boy confessed to his crime and was sent to time-out.
Contagious A disease, illness, or behavior that easily spreads from person to person. ■ After only one day at work, John had caught the contagious laughter bug from his coworkers.
copying The act of taking someone else's work and pretending it is your own. ■ "I was caught copying my neighbor's homework. I tried to blame it on my dog, but he has a bit of a plagiarism problem himself."
corrupt Adjective describing someone who has been influenced by dishonest or immoral behavior. ■ "The corrupt politician was caught taking bribes from wealthy donors."
courts A place where people go to get justice, or a building where lawsuits are held. ■ "I got caught speeding in court and had to pay a hefty fine."
crept To move very slowly, often in a stealthy or sneaky way, especially in order to avoid detection. ■ "I crept through the dark hallway, trying not to make a sound so I wouldn't be caught by the monster."
Criminals A person who is guilty of a crime or an act that is considered illegal or unethical. ■ "The criminals were caught red-handed and sent to jail."
dapper An adjective used to describe someone or something that is well-dressed and well-groomed in a charming and elegant manner. ■ "That dapper young man caught the eye of the entire room with his suave smile and sharp wit."
deceptions A series of lies or tricks used to deceive someone. ■ "My boss was caught using deceptions in his business dealings, but he's still trying to deny it."
Denouncing The act of publicly announcing or declaring something to be wrong, illegal, or immoral. ■ After being caught stealing from the office supplies cabinet, John's coworkers denounced him in front of the entire staff meeting.
detected To discover that something or someone is doing something they shouldn't be, often by using technology. ■ "I was caught detected using my phone in class."
Disinformation The act of spreading false information in order to deceive or mislead others. ■ John was caught spreading disinformation about his rival's campaign, but it backfired when the truth came out.
dragged To be pulled along or dragged away by someone or something. ■ After being caught stealing candy from the store, the little thief was literally dragged out of the premises by the security guards.
eel A long, slender fish with a sinuous body and a large head. ■ "I accidentally caught an eel while fishing in the river!"
egregious An offense so great that it would be considered a breach of etiquette or morality. ■ "She was caught egregiously cheating on her exam and received an F in the class."
eluded To escape or avoid capture, particularly by being clever or cunning. ■ "Despite my best efforts to elude the security guards, I accidentally tripped over a rogue cable and was caught red-handed."
Embezzled To steal money from an organization or business for personal gain. ■ "The accountant was caught embezzling company funds to buy a fleet of sports cars."
escaped To manage to avoid or break free from a difficult situation, often through trickery or cleverness. ■ "I escaped the test by cheating on it. But then I got caught and failed anyway."
excommunicated To be kicked out of a church or religious organization because of heresy, immorality, or other serious offenses. ■ "After being caught stealing from the church's collection plate, John was excommunicated and forced to leave town."
Exporter A person who exports goods or services to other countries. ■ Why did the exporter get arrested? Because they were caught exporting illegal goods!
expulsion The act of removing someone from an organization or group for violating rules. ■ After being caught cheating on a test, the student was expelled from the school and had to find another place to finish his studies.