JAIL Synonyms
There are 15 synonyms of the word
jail.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word jail. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word jail. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for JAIL
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | gaol | nounn | ||||
| 2 | imprison | verbv | ||||
| 3 | incarcerate | verbv | ||||
| 4 | slammer | nounn | ||||
| 5 | clink | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | hoosegow | nounn | ||||
| 7 | immure | verbv | ||||
| 8 | jailhouse | nounn | ||||
| 9 | jug | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | lag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 11 | pokey | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 12 | poky | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | remand | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | put away | verbv | ||||
| 15 | put behind bars | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For JAIL
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
jail, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
confine
detain
Phrases (1)
correctional institution
