Detaining
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Detaining is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of detain.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of detain.
More Meanings
- A delay, hindrance, or impediment; the act of holding back.
- The act by which someone is detained; detention.
Example Sentences
The suspect’s detaining lasted several hours.
The heavy rain was a detaining on their progress.
Word Forms
- detainings
Synonyms for detaining
Depending on context, synonyms include hindrance, impediment, retarding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include delay, hold up, stay, confine, detention, arrest.
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