The difference between Detain and Restrain
When used as verbs, detain means to keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention, whereas restrain means to control or keep in check.
check bellow for the other definitions of Detain and Restrain
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Detain as a verb (transitive):
To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
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Detain as a verb (transitive):
To put under custody.
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Detain as a verb (transitive):
To keep back or from; to withhold.
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Detain as a verb (transitive):
To seize goods for official purposes.
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Restrain as a verb (transitive):
To control or keep in check.
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Restrain as a verb (transitive):
To deprive of liberty.
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Restrain as a verb (transitive):
To restrict or limit.