Words that Rhyme with detention
2 Syllable Words
gentian, henschen, mention, pension, tension
3 Syllable Words
ascension, attention, contention, convention, dimension, dissension, extension, invention, laurentian, pretension, prevention, retention, suspension
4 Syllable Words
apprehension, comprehension, condescension, hypertension, hypotension, reinvention
5 Syllable Words
misapprehension
Definitions of detention
n. The act of detaining or keeping back; a withholding.
n. The state of being detained (stopped or hindered); delay from necessity.
n. Confinement; restraint; custody.