noun
detaining
Detaining (noun) means the act of holding someone back or keeping them in custody. Example: “The detaining of witnesses lasted well into the night.”
noun
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The act of holding someone back or keeping them in custody.
"The detaining of witnesses lasted well into the night."
How to use detaining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of detaining someone — used less often than "detention" but means the same thing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- detainings
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Rhymes for detaining
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What does “detaining” mean?
The word “detaining” means the act of holding someone back or keeping them in custody. In plain terms, the act of detaining someone — used less often than "detention" but means the same thing.
How do you use “detaining” in a sentence?
Here is “detaining” used in a sentence: “The detaining of witnesses lasted well into the night.”
What part of speech is “detaining”?
“Detaining” is a noun.
What is the meaning of detaining?
"detaining" (noun) means the act of holding someone back or keeping them in custody.
