Synonyms of detainers

detainers

noun

plural of detainer

1

as in detentions

the state of being held in lawful custody

keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• detentions
• incarcerations
• imprisonments
• captivities
• detainments
• internments
• confinements
• arrests
• holds
• apprehensions
• restraints
• immurements
• seizures
• collars
• captures
• arrestments
• entrapments
• pinches
• busts
• enchainments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharges
• releases
• freedoms
• emancipations
• liberations

2

as in appropriations

the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority

she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appropriations
• seizures
• takeovers
• annexations
• usurpations
• preemptions
• expropriations
• sequestrations
• invasions
• assumptions
• occupancies
• arrogations
• impoundments
• occupations
• confiscations
• piracies
• repossessions
• grabs
• misuses
• infringements
• defalcations
• encroachments
• peculations
• thefts
• attachments
• misapplications
• embezzlements
• misappropriations
• ejections
• trespasses
• dispossessions
• preoccupancies
• deforcements
• disfurnishments
• despoilments