Arrest and Holdback

Arrest

Arrest noun - The act of taking into one's control by authority of law.

Holdback and arrest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holdback" instead a noun "Arrest".

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Holdback

Holdback noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: the only holdback to starting the new job is my contractual commitment to my current position

Arrest and holdback are semantically related. You can use "Arrest" instead the word "Holdback" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: hold, holding
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