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1. confinement

noun. ['kənˈfaɪnmənt'] the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • confine (English)

Rhymes with Confinement

  • reassignment
  • realignment
  • consignment
  • refinement
  • assignment
  • alignment

How do you pronounce confinement?

Pronounce confinement as kənˈfaɪnmənt.

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3. confinement

noun. ['kənˈfaɪnmənt'] the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary).

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • confine (English)

4. confinement

noun. ['kənˈfaɪnmənt'] the state of being confined.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • confine (English)