Detention


Synonyms for detention
noun confinement, imprisonment

quarantine
incarceration
delay
arrest
custody
withholding

apprehension
restraint
hindrance
pen
bust
detainment

pickup
impediment
pinch
retention
nab
internment

immurement
arrestation
holding back
holding pen
keeping in
time up the river

Antonyms for detention

aid
assistance

liberation
help

freedom
release

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    Synonyms for despiteful adj malicious disdainful hateful malevolent malign malignant mean nasty scornful spiteful vicious vindictive wicked

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    Synonyms for determent noun prevention preemption preclusion obviation deterrence dissuasion disincentive

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