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Detained

verb
/dɨˈtejnd/
Word Frequency: 2.5

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 upstayconfineaccommodatedaccusedadheredadoptedagreedapprehendapprehendedapprehension

Rhymes With

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtained
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