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Detention

//dɪˈtɛnʃn̩//

Synonyms for "detention" (120 found)

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Informal (17)

Adj, intj, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, punct, verb, slang(1 words)

Name, noun, verb, slang(3 words)

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, verb, slang(4 words)

drag pinch squeeze prison

Intj, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Adj, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Intj, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, slang(2 words)

retardation hang-up

Verb, slang(1 words)

General use (103)

Noun(53 words)

hold resistance opposition restraint suspension slowness suppression stoppage apprehension interruption repression obstruction stricture setback fixation hindrance impediment slowdown occlusion restriction

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Adj, noun, verb(3 words)

halt flagging dragging

Noun, verb(19 words)

arrest bind blockade let interference closure respite reprieve holdback afterthought duress blocking logjam stranglehold slackening hampering clogging jailing slowing

Adj, name, noun, verb(1 words)

Name, noun, verb(2 words)

Verb(4 words)

tie up hang up slowing down closing up

Name, noun(2 words)

justice durance

foot dragging nuisance value stay of execution red-tapery bureaucratic delay delayed reaction paperasserie ease-off ease-up minus acceleration slack-up slowup close arrest term of imprisonment

Adj, noun(1 words)

Adj, verb(2 words)

arresting hindering

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