DETENTION /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12 Definition noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time). — synonyms: detainment, hold, custody noun a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home. See all 122 words you can make from DETENTION → 9-letter words Words starting with D Words ending with N ← Unscramble different letters