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lockdown Synonyms

Another word for lockdown

Choosing another word for lockdown depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of isolation, containment, or restricted access instituted by authorities as an emergency security or public health measure.

Usage Example

"During the public health containment, schools and universities shifted all classes to online platforms."

Strong
containment
quarantine
isolation
curfew
shutdown

• noun (Context 2)

The temporary confinement of prisoners to their cells as a security measure following a disturbance.

Usage Example

"The warden ordered an immediate confinement of the entire facility until the security audit was completed."

Strong
confinement
lockup

Opposites of lockdown

The opposite of lockdown shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

release
reopening
freedom
See all opposites of lockdown

• Nearby Words

lock
lockable
lockbox
lockdown
locker
locket
lockjaw

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lockdown. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lockdown
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