detention (13 synonym found)

Detention has 13 synonyms. The top synonyms for detention are wait, term of imprisonment, jailing, internment, incarceration, imprisonment, immurement, immuration and 5 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for detention?

A common synonym for detention is wait. Other synonyms include term of imprisonment, jailing, internment, incarceration.

How many synonyms does detention have?

Detention has 13 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does detention mean?

(n): the act of detaining or the state of being detained; a temporary state of custody or confinement, especially of a prisoner awaiting trial, or of a student being punished

Definition of detention:

(n) : the act of detaining or the state of being detained; a temporary state of custody or confinement, especially of a prisoner awaiting trial, or of a student being punished
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Definition of detention:

(n) : the act of detaining or the state of being detained; a temporary state of custody or confinement, especially of a prisoner awaiting trial, or of a student being punished
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