abhaltend

Meaning

present participle of abhalten

abhalten

1. (class-7, strong, transitive) to keep off, away, or out; to hold off
2. (class-7, strong, transitive) to stop (someone from doing something); to block; to hold back or up
3. (class-7, strong, transitive) to hold (a service, ceremony, etc.)
4. (class-7, strong, transitive) to hold (a child while it relieves itself)
5. (class-7, strong, transitive) to change the direction from

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Concepts

detainig

detaining

keeping from

Synonyms

unterbindend

verhindernd

prohibitiv