Synonyms of detainer

detainer

noun

1

as in detention

the state of being held in lawful custody

keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• detention
• imprisonment
• incarceration
• confinement
• captivity
• detainment
• internment
• arrest
• hold
• immurement
• collar
• arrestment
• apprehension
• entrapment
• capture
• seizure
• restraint
• bust
• pinch
• enchainment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• release
• discharge
• freedom
• emancipation
• liberation

• release
• discharge
• freedom
• emancipation
• liberation

2

as in appropriation

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

• appropriation
• seizure
• takeover
• annexation
• preemption
• usurpation
• expropriation
• invasion
• occupancy
• impoundment
• arrogation
• theft
• sequestration
• repossession
• confiscation
• commandeering
• occupation
• grab
• misuse
• infringement
• assumption
• defalcation
• attachment
• peculation
• stripping
• misapplication
• misappropriation
• embezzlement
• piracy
• encroachment
• ejection
• trespass
• looting
• preoccupancy
• pillaging
• dispossession
• despoilment
• deforcement
• disfurnishment