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To show
exhibit, raise high, elevate; see display 1.
To delay
stop, pause, interfere with; see delay 1, hinder, interrupt 2.
To rob forcibly
waylay, burglarize, steal from, mug; see rob.
To support
brace, prop, shoulder; see hold 8, support 1.

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