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Meaning of detained
The primary meaning of the word "detained" is to keep someone in a place, or to delay someone, officially or legally.
Etymology of detained
The word "detained" originated from the Old French word "detenir", which is a combination of "de-" (meaning "from" or "away") and "tenir" (meaning "to hold")
Historically, the word "detained" has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of keeping someone or something in a place, or to delay someone or something
Synonyms
arrested
held
confined
imprisoned
incarcerated
jailed
captive
restrained
restricted
limited
hindered
delayed
stopped
seized
apprehended
caught
taken
captured
restrained
kept
withheld
delayed
stayed
halted
blocked
obstructed
impeded
barred
prevented
Definitions
- The word "detained" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + To keep someone in a place, or to delay someone, officially or legally
- + To delay or hinder something
- * Other definitions include:
- + To keep someone in custody, especially by the police or other authorities
- + To delay or slow down something
Usage Examples
- The suspect was detained by the police for further questioning
- * The flight was detained due to bad weather
- * The student was detained after school for misbehaving
Antonyms
released
freed
liberated
discharged
acquitted
exempt
excused
cleared
unpunished
unconfined
unrestricted
unimpeded
unobstructed
unhindered
unblocked
unprevented
allowed
permitted
enabled
facilitated
assisted
supported