English Synonym Finder

detain

Definitions

To keep someone in official custody, typically for questioning or as a penalty.

To delay or hold someone back from proceeding.

Examples

The police decided to detain the suspect for further questioning regarding the robbery.

Security officers will detain anyone found trespassing on the private property after hours.

Synonyms

arrest confine hold imprison restrain delay keep

Antonyms

release liberate free discharge acquit expedite advance