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DETAINED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Detained.

How to pronounce detained:

US

Detained - as a verb

Deprive of freedom; take into confinement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confine
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stop or halt

Example: "Please stay the bloodshed!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delaystay

Cause to be slowed down or delayed

Example: "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delayhold up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decelerateslowslow downslow up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The detained suspect was taken to the police station for questioning."
"The detained immigrants were held in a detention center until their cases were reviewed."
"The detained journalist was released after his identity was verified."
"The detained protesters were kept in a holding cell for several hours."
"The detained passengers were thoroughly searched at the airport security checkpoint."
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Word Game Points

Is DETAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detained is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETAINED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DETAINED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detained is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETAINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DETAINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detained is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETAINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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