detener

Definitions of detener
  1. verb
    take into custody
    synonyms: capturar, prender
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    type of:
    agarrar, asir, prender, sobrecoger
    take hold of; grab
  2. verb
    cause to stop
    synonyms: parar
  3. verb
    come to rest
    synonyms: parar
  4. verb
    stop from happening or developing
    synonyms: parar
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    type of:
    estorbar, impedir, imposibilitar
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
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