detaining

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Synonyms: retaining, detailing, detraining, destaining, pertaining, remaining, declining, defining, obtaining, attaining, draining

Antonyms: retaining, detailing, detraining, destaining, pertaining, remaining, declining, defining, obtaining, attaining, draining

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Verb

1. {{infl of|en|detain||ing-form}}

Noun

1. A [[delay]], [[hindrance]], or [[impediment]]; the act of [[hold back|holding back]].
2. The act by which someone is [[detained]]; [[detention]].

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