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Detaining

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delayverb	(transitive) To put off until a later time; to defer.
hold upverb	(idiomatic) To detain by threatening, usually with a weapon, in order to commit robbery.
stayverb	(intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
confineverb	(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds.
detentionnoun	(countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement.
arrestverb	(law) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
arrested	Having been placed under arrest, or having been charged with a crime.
apprehendingnoun	An act by which something is apprehended.
apprehendverb	(transitive) To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
captureverb	(transitive) To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
internmentnoun	The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial.
seizingnoun	The act of grabbing or taking possession.
holdernoun	A thing that holds.
custodynoun	The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
retainingnoun	The act by which something or someone is retained; a retention.
possessionverb	(obsolete, transitive) To invest with property.
arresting	striking, gripping
stoppingnoun	The act of something that stops; a halt.
sustainingnoun	That sustains, supports or provides sustenance.
holdingnoun	Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.

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