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🔒Detention

noun
/dɪˈten.ʃən/
detente deter

Meaning

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
the action of keeping someone in custody or confinement

Example Sentences

The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.

The student faced detention for his misbehavior.

Synonyms

custody, confinement, imprisonment, holding
Entry 1
custody, confinement, imprisonment, holding
Entry 2
imprisonment, confinement, custody

Antonyms

freedom, release, liberation, discharge
Entry 1
freedom, release, liberation, discharge
Entry 2
freedom, release

Collocations

police detention, school detention, detention center, detention period
Entry 1
police detention, school detention, detention center
Entry 2
detention center, detention period, school detention

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