Detainee and Suspect

Detainee

Detainee noun - Some held in custody.
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Synonyms for Detainee

Suspect and detainee are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suspect" instead a noun "Detainee".

Nearby Words: detained, detainer

Suspect

Suspect noun - Someone who is under suspicion.

Detainee and suspect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detainee" instead a noun "Suspect".

Nearby Words: suspected, suspecting
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