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detain
(transitive) To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
(transitive) To put under custody.
(transitive) To keep back or from; to withhold.
(transitive) To seize goods for official purposes.
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stopping
B2
checking
B1
confining
45k
detain
C2
distracting
C2
الحجز
abhaltend
hindernd
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