DETAINING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

deprive of freedom

Example: take into confinement

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

cause to be slowed down or delayed

Example: Traffic was delayed by the bad weather; she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

stop or halt

Example: Please stay the bloodshed!

Synonyms

Delay, Hold up, Confine, Detain, Stay

Antonyms

Free, Rush

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Detaining

AbstainingAscertainingAttainingCampaigningCaningChainingComplainingConstrainingContainingDeigningDisdainingDrainingEntertainingExplainingFeigningGainingMaintainingObtaining

➡️ Words that Start with DE

Destains Demandasaurus Designated Despatch Defy Decerebrating Descriptions Detachment Dedication Deaccession Dewberry Departs

Words that End with NG ⬅️

Denationalising Denationalizing Denaturalising Denaturalizing Denaturing Denazifying Denigrating Denitrifying Denominating Denoting Denouncing Denting