quarantine
The word “quarantine” has 3 syllables: quar-an-tine
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/
What is synonym and antonym for quarantine?
In the thesaurus, “quarantine” has 46 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quarantine along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quarantine
- abstract
- beleaguerment
- block off
- blockade
- close off
- confine
- confinement
- containment
- cordon
- counterblockade
- cut off
- detach
- detain
- detention
- disengage
- encirclement
- encompassment
- hold
- immure
- incarcerate
- incarceration
- insulate
- insulation
- intern
- internment
- investment
- isolate
- isolation
- jail
- keep
- keep apart
- lazaretto
- leaguer
- remove
- restrain
- restrict
- seal off
- seclude
- seclusion
- segregate
- segregation
- separate
- separation
- sequester
- sequestration
- siege
Antonyms for quarantine
- assimilate
- associate
- combine
- connect
- desegregate
- discharge
- free
- integrate
- join
- let go
- liberate
- link
- loose
- reintegrate
- release
- unite
Example Sentences
- The infected individuals were placed in quarantine to prevent the spread of the virus.
- The health authorities implemented a strict quarantine for those returning from high-risk areas.
- During the pandemic, many countries enforced a nationwide quarantine to control the outbreak.
- The ship with a suspected outbreak was placed under quarantine upon docking at the port.
- A single case of the contagious disease led to the quarantine of an entire neighborhood.
On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarantine, such as: abstract, assimilate, associate, beleaguerment, block off, blockade, close off.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
immurement
- apprehension
- arrest
- arrestation
- arrestment
- bondage
- bust
- captivity
- capture
- collar
- confinement
- custody
- delay
- detainer
- detainment
- detention
- enchainment
- enslavement
- entrapment
- hindrance
- hold
- holding back
- holding pen
- house arrest
- impediment
- impoundment
- imprisonment
- incarceration
- internment
- keeping in
- nab
- pen
- pickup
- pinch
- prison
- quarantine
- restraint
- restriction
- retention
- seizure
- servitude
- time up the river
- withholding