Words Like DETENTION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DETENTION.

10 Alternative Words Similar to detention

1 Detainment Noun      Synonym Words Like Detainment
2 Hold Noun      Synonym Words Like Hold
3 Custody Noun      Synonym Words Like Custody
4 Confinement Noun      Synonym Words Like Confinement
5 Penalisation Noun      Synonym Words Like Penalisation
6 Penalization Noun      Synonym Words Like Penalization
7 Penalty Noun      Synonym Words Like Penalty
8 Punishment Noun      Synonym Words Like Punishment
9 Withholding Noun      Synonym Words Like Withholding
10 Restraint Noun      Synonym Words Like Restraint

2 examples of detention

1 he is in the custody of police
2 the prisoner is on hold

10 definitions of detention

1 The act of detaining or keeping back; a withholding.
2 The state of being detained (stopped or hindered); delay from necessity.
3 Confinement; restraint; custody.
4 a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
5 a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
6 The act of detaining.
7 The state or a period of being detained, especially:
8 A period of temporary custody while awaiting trial.
9 A period of confinement to a detention home.
10 A form of punishment by which a student is made to stay after regular school hours.
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