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- pronunciation:
- dih
teIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
detains, detaining, detained |
definition 1: |
to keep from going on; stop or delay.
Heavy traffic detained me.- synonyms:
- delay, keep
- similar words:
- buttonhole, collar, hinder, hold, slow, stay, stop
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definition 2: |
to force to stay or keep in prison.
The police detained the suspect for twelve hours.- synonyms:
- hold, imprison, keep
- antonyms:
- release
- similar words:
- arrest, confine, lock up, restrain, retain
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related words: |
apprehend, bust |
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derivations: |
detainable (adj.), detainment (n.) |
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