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detain
verb
(de-tain)
cause to be slowed down or delayed
Synonyms:
delay
, hold up,
detain
verb
(de-tain)
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Synonyms:
confine
,
detain
verb
(de-tain)
stop or halt
Synonyms:
delay
,
stay
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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detain
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