Holding back and Retain

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Retain and holding back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retain" instead a verb phrase "Holding back".

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Holding back and retain are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Holding back" with "Retain", this terms are similar.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

Usually doesn't work because the villain stupidly leaves (or allows a hero to retain) some object capable of holding back the ceiling long enough for an exit to be made, for the motor powering the ceiling to burn out or simply able to turn the damn thing off.

Source: Descending Ceiling

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