noun
detaining
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
detainings plural
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The _____ of witnesses lasted well into the night.