DETENTION

/dɪˈtɛnʃən/ Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: D2E1T1E1N1T1I1O1N1 = 10

Definition

  1. noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time). — synonyms: detainment, hold, custody
  2. noun a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home.

Examples

  • “his detention was politically motivated”
  • “the prisoner is on hold”
  • “he is in the custody of police”

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