Detainer
Detainer noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
Usage example: she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent
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Synonyms for Detainer
Misuse and detainer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misuse" instead a noun "Detainer".
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Misuse and Detainer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detainer/misuse
Detainer & Misuse. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/detainer/misuse>.
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