catch vs arrest

catch and arrest both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
catch	Yes	No	Yes	No
arrest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, catch and arrest are synonyms defined as:

catch and arrest: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Other synonyms of catch include apprehension, collar, pinch, taking into custody.

As verbs, catch and arrest are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of catch include get.

catch (noun)	arrest (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands	the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)	the state of inactivity following an interruption
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
a restraint that checks the motion of something
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
the quantity that was caught

catch (verb)	arrest (verb)
come down with	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
be struck or affected by	take into custody
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned	attract and fix
detect a blunder or misstep	cause to come to an abrupt stop
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
become aware of
be the catcher
catch up with and possibly overtake
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
to hook or entangle
attract and fix
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
spread or be communicated
take in and retain
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
apprehend and reproduce accurately
attract; cause to be enamored
reach in time
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
see or watch
suffer from the receipt of
perceive by hearing
get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
check oneself during an action
start burning