Detain and Restrain

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Detain

Detain verb - Cause to be slowed down or delayed.

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Restrain is a synonym for detain in hold topic. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Detain", when it comes to topics like confine, obstruction, hold back. popular alternative

Nearby Words: detention, detainer, detaining

Restrain

Restrain verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

Usage example: the suspect was restrained and taken to an undisclosed location

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Detain is a synonym for restrain in hold back topic. You can use "Detain" instead a verb "Restrain", if it concerns topics such as confine, imprison. popular alternative

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

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people	detain people	restrain people
terrorist	detain terrorist	restrain terrorist
criminals	detain criminals	restrain criminals
prisoners	detain prisoners	restrain prisoners

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