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 39 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quarantines along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quarantines
- abstracts
- beleaguerments
- blockades
- confinements
- confines
- containments
- counter-blockades
- counterblockades
- cuts off
- detaches
- detains
- disengages
- encirclements
- encompassments
- holds
- immures
- incarcerates
- incarcerations
- insulates
- insulations
- internments
- interns
- investments
- isolates
- isolations
- jails
- keeps
- leaguers
- removes
- restrains
- restricts
- secludes
- seclusions
- segregates
- segregations
- separates
- sequesters
- sequestrations
- sieges
Antonyms for quarantines
- assimilates
- associates
- connects
- desegregates
- discharges
- frees
- integrates
- joins
- liberates
- links
- looses
- reintegrates
- releases
- unites
Meanings of quarantines
- noun
- The desert in which Christ fasted for 40 days according to the Bible.
- 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.
- A sanitary measure to prevent the spread of a contagious plague by isolating those believed or feared to be infected.
- Such official detention of a ship at or off port due to suspicion that it may be carrying a contagious disease aboard.
- A certain place for isolating persons suspected of suffering from a contagious disease.
- A certain period of time during which a person is isolated to determine whether they've been infected with a contagious disease.
- (by extension) Any rigorous measure of isolation, regardless of the reason.
- A record system kept by port health authorities in order to monitor and prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
- 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 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarantines, such as: abstracts, assimilates, associates, beleaguerments, blockades, confinements, confines.
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