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quarantines

The word “quarantines” has 3 syllables: quar-an-tines

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒr.ənˌtaɪnz/

What is synonym and antonym for quarantines?

In the thesaurus, “quarantines” has 15 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quarantines along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quarantines

  • block off
  • confines
  • detention
  • insulations
  • interns
  • isolates
  • isolations
  • removes
  • restrains
  • restricts
  • seclusions
  • segregations
  • separates
  • sequester
  • sequestrations

Antonyms for quarantines

  • assimilates
  • associates
  • connects
  • discharges
  • joins
  • links
  • releases
  • unites

Meanings of quarantines

  • noun
    1. The desert in which Christ fasted for 40 days according to the Bible.
    2. A grace period of 40 days during which a widow has the right to remain in her dead husband's home, regardless of the inheritance.
    3. A sanitary measure to prevent the spread of a contagious plague by isolating those believed or feared to be infected.
    4. Such official detention of a ship at or off port due to suspicion that it may be carrying a contagious disease aboard.
    5. A certain place for isolating persons suspected of suffering from a contagious disease.
    6. A certain period of time during which a person is isolated to determine whether they've been infected with a contagious disease.
    7. (by extension) Any rigorous measure of isolation, regardless of the reason.
    8. A record system kept by port health authorities in order to monitor and prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
    9. A place where email messages or other files which are suspected of harboring a computer virus are stored.

Example Sentences

  • The health department issues quarantines for individuals exposed to infectious diseases.
  • During outbreaks, authorities often enforce localized quarantines to contain the spread of the virus.
  • The international travel restrictions include mandatory quarantines for incoming passengers.
  • Certain regions may impose targeted quarantines based on the prevalence of a particular illness.
  • In response to a surge in cases, the government may implement strict community-wide quarantines.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarantines, such as: assimilates, associates, block off, confines, connects, detention, discharges.

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