detain
7 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #14,797
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Definitions
verb
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dɪtˈeɪn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
cause to be slowed down or delayed
stop or halt
deprive of freedom
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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