Words Like DETAINMENT

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

4 Alternative Words Similar to detainment

1 Detention Noun      Synonym Words Like Detention
2 Hold Noun      Synonym Words Like Hold
3 Custody Noun      Synonym Words Like Custody
4 Confinement Noun      Synonym Words Like Confinement

2 examples of detainment

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

4 definitions of detainment

1 Detention.
2 a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
3 The act of detaining; detention.
4 The condition of being detained; detention
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