detain (8 synonym found)

Detain has 8 synonyms. The top synonyms for detain are encage, pen up, bog down, withhold, hold in custody, keep in custody, hold in restraint, keep in detention. Another word for detain is encage. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for detain?

A common synonym for detain is encage. Other synonyms include pen up, bog down, withhold, hold in custody.

How many synonyms does detain have?

Detain has 8 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does detain mean?

(v): to put under custody


Definition of detain:

(v) : to put under custody
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Definition of detain:

(v) : to put under custody
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