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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'detention' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) detention, detainment, hold, custody
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Synonyms: clutch, grip, storage area, delay, keep, cargo hold, detainment, handle, hold, appreciation, handgrip, wait, cargo area, detention, postponement, custody, clasp, cargo deck, clench, clutches, grasp, time lag, hands

2. (noun) detention
a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
Synonyms: detainment, custody, hold


'detention' - Nearby Entries  

detention centre  detention home  detention house  detention  deterge  detergence  detergency  



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