detainment (Meaning)
detainment (n)
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
detainment (n.)
Detention.
Synonyms & Antonyms of detainment
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FAQs About the word detainment
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)Detention.
wait,delay,detention, holdup, hesitation, deferment, setback, pause, respite,postponement
haste, rush,rush, haste, dispatch,dispatch, promptness, promptness, promptitude,promptitude
The detainment of political activists sparked outrage among human rights groups.
Following the protest, there was a wave of detainment as police attempted to restore order.
The detainment of the suspect was prolonged due to ongoing investigations.
Many migrants faced indefinite detainment in overcrowded detention centers.
