"Detain" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"detain" Definition
- detain somebody to keep somebody in an official place, such as a police station, a prison or a hospital, and prevent them from leaving
- detain somebody (formal) to delay somebody or prevent them from going somewhere
"detain" Synonyms & Antonyms
"detain" synonyms:
- arrest,
- apprehend,
- restrain,
- confine,
- imprison,
- capture,
- hold,
- intern,
- seize,
- withhold,
- bust,
- impound,
- incarcerate,
- nab,
- take,
- buttonhole,
- cop,
- do,
- gaol
"detain" antonyms:
- release,
- advance,
- aid,
- allow,
- assist,
- facilitate,
- forward,
- free,
- give,
- help,
- liberate,
- offer,
- permit,
- push,
- let-go,
- encourage,
- promote,
- speed-up,
- accelerate