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detenham

verbformalcommon/dɨ.ˈtɐ.ɲɐ̃w̃/de·te·nham

Definition

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Verb form: present subjunctive, 3rd person plural of the verb 'deter' (to detain). That they detain.

Usage examples

“It is important that the authorities detain the suspects.”
“It is expected that the guards detain the intruder.”