confinement/kən.ˈfaɪn.mənt/Pluralconfinements1the state of being confined2the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them3concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a childSynonyms: lying-intravaillaborchildbedlabourparturiency4the action of keeping someone in a closed space, prison, etc., usually by forceSynonyms: restriction