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detach (v)
detachable (adj)
detached (adj)
detachment (n)
detail (n)
detail (v)
detailed (adj)
details (n)
detain (v)
detained (adj)
detainee (n)
detect (v)
detectable (adj)
detectably (adv)
detection (n)
detective (n)
detector (n)
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detain (v)
Synonyms: delay, hold up, keep, keep back, impede, slow up, hinder

Antonym: let go


Synonyms: arrest, hold, keep in custody, capture, confine, control, restrain

Antonym: release
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