straiten vs detain
detain vs straitenstraiten and detain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| straiten | No | No | Yes | No |
| detain | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
detain is a hypernym of
straiten; that is, detain is a
word with a broader meaning than straiten:
- straiten: squeeze together
- detain: deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Other hypernyms of straiten include
confine.
| straiten (verb) | detain (verb) |
|---|---|
| squeeze together | cause to be slowed down or delayed |
| bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship | stop or halt |
| deprive of freedom; take into confinement |
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