Detain and Hold fast

Detain verb - Cause to be slowed down or delayed.

Hold fast and detain are semantically related In some cases you can use "Hold fast" instead a verb "Detain".

Nearby Words: detention, detainer, detaining

Hold fast verb - Stick to firmly.

Detain and hold fast are semantically related in hold on to physically or mentally topic. Sometimes you can use "Detain" instead a verb phrase "Hold fast".