Synonyms for

Internment

Verb / ˌɪˈntɜ:nmʌnt / Another word for internment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of confining or detaining someone, especially during wartime.

Synonyms & similar words

impounding poundage imprisonment impoundment confinement detention imprisonment captivity incarceration restraint holding custody imprisoning concentration segregation imprisoning incarcerating capturing imprisoning capturing imprisoning capturing imprisoning capturing

Example sentences

  1. The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was a grave injustice.
  2. The internment camps were overcrowded and lacked basic amenities.
  3. Internment is a violation of human rights.
  4. The government ordered the internment of suspected spies.
  5. The internment policy was highly controversial at the time.

Quotes

  • The internment experience was not an isolated event, but rather a culmination of years of racial prejudice. - George Takei
  • The internment camps were a dark chapter in our nation's history. - Norman Mineta
  • Internment is a denial of liberty without due process. - Mike Honda

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