Definition of DETAIN

detain

Meanings

  • deprive of freedom; take into confinement
  • stop or halt
  • cause to be slowed down or delayed

Synonyms

confine, delay, hold up, stay

Scrabble Score: 7

detain is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
detain is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
detain is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

detain is a valid Words With Friends word