INMATE Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word inmate. (close relations)
inmates
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| con | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an argument opposed to a proposal • a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property adverb • in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc. verb • deprive of by deceit • commit to memory; learn by heart | ||||||
| convict | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison • a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense verb • find or declare guilty | ||||||
| captive | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war • an animal that is confined • a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion adjective satellite • being in captivity • giving or marked by complete attention to | ||||||
| criminal | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime adjective satellite • bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure • guilty of crime or serious offense • involving or being or having the nature of a crime | ||||||
| detainee | nounn | |||||
noun • some held in custody | ||||||
| jailbird | nounn | |||||
noun • a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly | ||||||
| offender | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who transgresses moral or civil law | ||||||
| prisoner | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war | ||||||
| inpatient | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated | ||||||
| yardbird | nounn | |||||
noun • a military recruit who is assigned menial tasks • a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison | ||||||
| yard bird | nounn | |||||
noun • a military recruit who is assigned menial tasks • a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison | ||||||
