noun as in strong fondness

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confinement, imprisonment, detention

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Example Sentences

Example:After the pandemic, the community started to prioritize physical activities to alleviate the effects of long-term confinement.

Definition:A state of being physically confined or restricted from free movement or access to one's usual surroundings, typically under duress.

From confinement

Example:The suspect was released from prison after serving a one-year sentence for low-level fraud.

Definition:A state of being legally detained in a prison, warden-controlled facility, usually as a result of a criminal conviction or an order of the law.

From imprisonment

Example:The medical staff kept the patient in detention for a few days after questioning his mental health.

Definition:The state of being held for legal or medical reasons, without freedom to leave the controlled facility or environment.

From detention