Hold back 7 Little Words

The crossword clue "Hold back" with the answer "DETAIN" refers to the act of restraining or delaying someone or something, often against their will.

The word "detain" is commonly used in legal and law enforcement contexts to describe the temporary confinement of a person, preventing them from proceeding freely. However, it can also apply more generally to any situation where someone or something is held back or delayed.

The crossword clue "Hold back" with the answer "RESTRAIN" refers to the act of limiting or controlling someone's actions, emotions, or movement. To "restrain" someone means to prevent them from proceeding or acting freely, effectively holding them back from what they might otherwise do.

This can apply to physical restraint, such as holding someone back from moving forward, or metaphorical restraint, like controlling one's impulses or emotions.

The crossword clue "Hold back" with the answer "IMPEDE" refers to the action of obstructing or hindering progress, movement, or development.

To "impede" means to create obstacles or barriers that prevent or slow down the ability to move forward or achieve a goal. In this context, "impede" aligns with the notion of holding back by describing how something can obstruct or delay progress.

The crossword clue "Hold back" with the answer "HINDER" refers to the act of obstructing or making it more difficult for something to progress or succeed.

To "hinder" means to create obstacles or delays that impede someone's ability to move forward or achieve a goal.