/ Thesaurus / W Synonyms of writ of detinue Find synonyms for: Noun1. writ of detinue, writ, judicial writusage: a writ ordering the release of goods that have been unlawfully detainedWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: longevity Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language