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quarantining

The word “quarantining” has 4 syllables: quar-an-tin-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒr.ənˌtaɪnɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for quarantining?

In the thesaurus, “quarantining” has 12 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for quarantining

  • block off
  • confining
  • detention
  • incarcerating
  • isolating
  • jailing
  • removing
  • restraining
  • restricting
  • segregating
  • separating
  • sequester

Antonyms for quarantining

  • assimilating
  • associating
  • connecting
  • joining
  • linking
  • uniting

Meanings of quarantining

  • verb
    1. To retain in obligatory isolation or separation, as a sanitary measure to prevent the spread of contagious disease.
    2. To put in isolation as if by quarantine.

Example Sentences

  • The health officials are actively quarantining individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.
  • Travelers from high-risk areas are currently quarantining upon arrival to prevent potential transmission.
  • The government is considering quarantining specific neighborhoods with elevated infection rates.
  • As a precautionary measure, the school is quarantining students who have symptoms of illness.
  • The company is diligently quarantining employees who have tested positive for COVID-19.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarantining, such as: assimilating, associating, block off, confining, connecting, detention, incarcerating.

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