Difference between Detain and Confine

Detain

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention. To put under custody.

Confine

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (in plural confines) Limits.

Example sentence: I do not go so far as the extreme male 'sexists' who contend that women should confine themselves to the home and children and that any search for alternative careers is unnatural. On the other hand, I do not see much more support for the opposite contention that domestic-type women are violating their natures.