Detain and Seize

Detain verb - Cause to be slowed down or delayed.

Seize is a synonym for detain in action topic. In some cases you can use "Seize" instead a verb "Detain", when it comes to topics like hold, catch, capture.

Nearby Words: detention, detainer, detaining

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

Detain is a synonym for seize in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Detain" instead a verb "Seize", if it concerns topics such as catch.

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised