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Detain

verb
/dɪˈteɪn/
Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.verbTo keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
2.verbTo put under custody.
3.verbTo keep back or from; to withhold.
4.verbTo seize goods for official purposes.

Synonyms

delayhold upstayconfineceasestopstoppingpausequitrestraindwellwithhold

Rhymes With

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofane
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