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DETAINS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word detains. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word detains. (close relations)
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detainingdetainment

Best Alternative Words for DETAINS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1confines
nounn
2apprehends
verbv
3arrests
verb, nounv, n
4cages
nounn
5captivates
verbv
6catches
verbv
7holds
verbv
8imprisons
verbv
9incarcerates
verbv
10keeps
verbv
11retains
verbv
12seizes
verbv
13delay
verb, nounv, n
14confine
verbv
15stay
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
16hold up
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For DETAINS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for detains, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
check decelerate delay slow
Phrases (2)
slow downslow up

Alternatives for CONFINES

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