5+ Synonyms for Detention & Similar Words
Definition of detention
- noun
- a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police"
- a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home; "the detention of tardy pupils"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "detention"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like confinement, custody, delay can replace "detention" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "detention" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Detention" in song lyrics
See how detention is used in real songs:
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"Smoking cigarettes skipping class catching detention"
Alchemist f/ Twin — Different Worlds -
"... or get sent to detention"
Apache — Do Fa Self -
"A bad muthafucka, stayed in detention"
Beretta 9 f/ Hell Razah, Lord Superb — Showdown
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- What are synonyms for detention?
- Synonyms for detention include: confinement, custody, delay, hold, holdup.
- How many synonyms does detention have?
- Detention has 5 synonyms.