HOUSE OF DETENTION Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase house of detention. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase house of detention. (close relations)

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Definition of HOUSE OF DETENTION


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	facility				nounn
	noun • a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry • skillful performance or ability without difficulty • a natural effortlessness • something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service • a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you
	gaol				nounn
	noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	jail				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	lockup				verb, nounv, n
	noun • jail in a local police station • the act of locking something up to protect it
	penitentiary				nounn
	noun • a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes adjective satellite • used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers • showing or constituting penance
	prison				nounn
	noun • a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment • a prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement
	detention camp				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
	detention home				nounn
	noun • an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
	detention house				nounn
	noun • an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)

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