What does confinement mean?
Confinement means The act of confining or the state of being confined..
Confinement
/kənˈfaɪnmənt/ · noun
Meaning
The act of confining or the state of being confined..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of confining or the state of being confined.
- (dated) Lying-in, time of giving birth.
- lockdown
Example Sentences
“A Navy Sailor has been placed in pretrial confinement in connection with the death of Seaman Resendiz. Charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice are pending,” NCIS told CNN in a statement Thursday.
In confinement ladies are attended, not by the ordinary doctors, but by women especially devoted to the calling, who regard their profession as honorable and humanitary.
At the wakes time Morel was working badly, and Mrs. Morel was trying to save against her confinement.
Synonyms for confinement
Antonyms for confinement
Related Words
Word Forms
- confinements
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for confinement?
Common synonyms include labour, birthing, travail, labor.
What is the opposite of confinement?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use confinement in a sentence?
“A Navy Sailor has been placed in pretrial confinement in connection with the death of Seaman Resendiz. Charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice are pending,” NCIS told CNN in a statement Thursday.
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