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Detain — synonyms, definition
1. detain (Verb)
50 synonyms
apprehend arrest block bog bust capture catch check clog confine constrain curb decrease delay deter diminish hamper have hesitate hinder • • •
3 definitions
detain (Verb) — Deprive of freedom; take into confinement.
detain (Verb) — Stop or halt.
detain (Verb) — Cause to be slowed down or delayed.
ex. "Traffic was detained by the bad weather"
7 types of
check decelerate delay retard slow slow down slow up
24 types
bind over buy time cage cage in catch gaol immure imprison incarcerate intern jail jug keep keep in lag pin down prison put away put behind bars remand • • •