Detain and Handed

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Detain

Detain verb - Cause to be slowed down or delayed.
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Handed is an antonym for detain.
Nearby Words: detention, detainer, detaining

Handed

Handed adjective - Having or involving the use of hands.
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Detain is an antonym for handed in topics: discharge, transfer.
Nearby Words: hand, handy, handing
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  • Video Game / Papers, Please After Arstotzka becomes known as a haven for international criminals (which you helped create if you previously failed to arrest Vince Lestrade), you are handed a wanted poster with the world's three most wanted criminals on it and are required to detain them upon sight.
    Source: Video Game / Papers, Please
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