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1) a part of a wall set back from the rest, often with a bed or seats (alcove)

2) a period of time when work or business is stopped; a part of a room where the wall is set back from the main part; a deep, inner part (recess)

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demote

to reduce (a person) to a lower rank or grade

downgrade, lower in rank

detain

to prevent (a person) from leaving, travelling etc

hold, keep back; arrest

retard

to prevent or hinder (something)

hinder, obstruct

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