detain

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detain Definition

• (v) deprive of freedom; take into confinement
• (v) stop or halt; "Please stay the bloodshed!"
• (v) cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn''t want to perform"

detain Synonyms

• confine
• delay
• detain
• hold up
• stay