Detain and Trap

Detain

Detain verb - Cause to be slowed down or delayed.

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

Nearby Words: detention, detainer, detaining

Trap verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.

Usage example: finally trapped the annoying fly in the palm of his hand

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Detain and trap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detain" instead a verb "Trap".

Nearby Words: trapped, trapping, trapper, trappy

people	detain people	trap people
characters	detain characters	trap characters
anyone	detain anyone	trap anyone
killer	detain killer	trap killer
Other words: everyone, son, guards, soldiers, aliens, intruders.

It was a trap as there was no ring and the priest had men there ready to detain and kill Nike.

Source: Engagement Challenge
It's a trap as there's no ring and the priest have men there ready to detain and kill Nike.

Source: Manga / The World is Still Beautiful

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