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DETACHMENTS

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Detachments.

Detachments - as a noun

Avoiding emotional involvement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
withdrawal20

The act of releasing from an attachment or connection

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disengagement18

The state of being isolated or detached

Example: "The insulation of england was preserved by the english channel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insularism12insularity13insulation10

A small unit of troops of special composition

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
army unit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Coming apart

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakup15separation12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alteration10change12modification20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He divided the troops into different detachments to cover a larger area."
"The police sent out detachments to control the crowd during the protest."
"The military deployed several detachments to secure the border."
"The scout troop consisted of smaller detachments that went on separate missions."
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Word Game Points

Is DETACHMENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detachments is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETACHMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is DETACHMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detachments is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETACHMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is DETACHMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detachments is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETACHMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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