detain: words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/detain

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Verb
Adjective
Adverb

DETAIN

(detain, detener, impedir, arrestere, forebygge, forhindre, holde tilbake, oppholde)

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3 senses for detain as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Confine
- Detain
Definitions:
- deprive of freedom
- take into confinement
Synonyms:
- Stay
- Detain
- Delay
Definitions:
- stop or halt
Examples:
- Please stay the bloodshed!
Synonyms:
- Delay
- Detain
- Hold up
Definitions:
- cause to be slowed down or delayed
Examples:
- Traffic was delayed by the bad weather
- She delayed the work that she didn't want to perform

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