detain
verbHow many syllables in detain?
There are 2 syllables in the word detain.Divide detain into syllables:
de · tain
How to pronounce detain:
Definition of detain:
- detain (verb):
- to force (someone) to stay
- to hold or keep in or as if in custody
- deprive of freedom; take into confinement.
Synonyms for detain:
apprehend
arrest
bind over
cage
cage in
capture
commit
confine
constrain
gaol
hold
hold in custody
immure
imprison
incarcerate
intern
jail
jug
keep
keep in
lag
limit
nab
nick
pin down
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Antonyms for detain:
abbreviate
abet
accelerate
advance
aid
allow
assist
boost
bring forward
bundle
carry out
continue
do
empower
enable
encourage
expand
expedite
facilitate
fast-track
force
forge
forward
free
further
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