detain |
prolong |
As verbs the difference between detain and prolong
is that
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while
prolong is (
label) to extend in space or length.
detain |
pertain |
In lang=en terms the difference between detain and pertain
is that
detain is to keep back or from; to withhold while
pertain is to relate, to refer, be relevant to.
As verbs the difference between detain and pertain
is that
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while
pertain is to belong.
detain |
deny |
In lang=en terms the difference between detain and deny
is that
detain is to keep back or from; to withhold while
deny is to refuse to give or grant something to someone.
As verbs the difference between detain and deny
is that
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while
deny is to not allow.
detain |
hamper |
In lang=en terms the difference between detain and hamper
is that
detain is to keep back or from; to withhold while
hamper is to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
As verbs the difference between detain and hamper
is that
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while
hamper is to put into a hamper or
hamper can be to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
As a noun hamper is
a large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals; as, or
hamper can be a shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
detain |
slack |
As verbs the difference between detain and slack
is that
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while
slack is .
detain |
undefined |
As a verb detain
is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
As an adjective undefined is
lacking a definition or value.
detain |
abduct |
In lang=en terms the difference between detain and abduct
is that
detain is to keep back or from; to withhold while
abduct is to take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap .
As verbs the difference between detain and abduct
is that
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while
abduct is to take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap .
detain |
defer |
Related terms |
Detain is a related term of defer.
In lang=en terms the difference between detain and defer
is that
detain is to keep back or from; to withhold while
defer is to delay, to wait.
As verbs the difference between detain and defer
is that
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while
defer is to delay or postpone; especially to postpone induction into military service or
defer can be (legal) to submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.
detain |
conceive |
Related terms |
Detain is a related term of conceive.
In lang=en terms the difference between detain and conceive
is that
detain is to keep back or from; to withhold while
conceive is to understand (someone).
As verbs the difference between detain and conceive
is that
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while
conceive is to develop an idea; to form in the mind; to plan; to devise; to originate.
detain |
reserve |
Related terms |
Detain is a related term of reserve.
As a verb detain
is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
As an adjective reserve is
reserved.
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