verb (gerund or present participle) as in strong fondness

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withholding, hindering, retreating

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Example Sentences

Example:He decided to withhold his support until the project can be better planned.

Definition:To keep back; not to give or release

From withholding

Example:Regulations aimed at hindering small businesses.

Definition:To interfere with the progress or success of

From hindering

Example:The army's retreat after the defeat turned into a fast-moving mobilization.

Definition:Moving back; withdrawing

From retreating