Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Detain.
How to pronounce detain:
US
Detain - as a verb
Deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confine12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The police officer decided to detain the suspect for further questioning."
"The immigration authorities may detain individuals who are found to be in the country illegally."
"The company had to detain the delivery driver until the stolen packages were found."
"The teacher had to detain the student after school for disruptive behavior."
"The security guards were instructed to detain anyone acting suspiciously."
Word Game Points
Is DETAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DETAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is DETAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDETAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is DETAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDETAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
