detain Antonyms
Meaning of detain
detain (v)
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
stop or halt
cause to be slowed down or delayed
detain (v. t.)
To keep back or from; to withhold.
To restrain from proceeding; to stay or stop; to delay; as, we were detained by an accident.
To hold or keep in custody.
detain (n.)
Detention.
FAQs About the word detain
deprive of freedom; take into confinement, stop or halt, cause to be slowed down or delayedTo keep back or from; to withhold., To restrain from proceeding; to s
apprehend, seize,arrest, restrict, shut, jail, pull in, incarcerate, pinch, capture
release, emancipate, emancipate, spring, release, loosen, free, loose, spring, liberate
The police had to detain the suspect for questioning regarding the robbery.
Due to a security breach, airport authorities had to detain several passengers for further investigation.
The customs officer decided to detain the traveler for carrying prohibited items in their luggage.
The soldier was ordered to detain any unauthorized individuals attempting to enter the military base.
