Detain — synonyms, definition

1. detain (Verb)

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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"

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