WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / D / detain detain verb /dɪteɪn/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 7 WWF 8 Definitions verb cause to be slowed down or delayed delayhold up verb deprive of freedom; take into confinement confine verb stop or halt delaystay Look “detain” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →