JAILING Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
jailing.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word jailing. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word jailing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for JAILING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | imprisonment | nounn | ||||
| 2 | incarceration | nounn | ||||
| 3 | confinement | nounn | ||||
| 4 | custody | nounn | ||||
| 5 | detention | nounn | ||||
| 6 | lockup | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | gaol | nounn | ||||
| 8 | imprison | verbv | ||||
| 9 | incarcerate | verbv | ||||
| 10 | clink | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | immure | verbv | ||||
| 12 | jailhouse | nounn | ||||
| 13 | jug | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | lag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 15 | pokey | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 16 | poky | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | remand | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | slammer | nounn | ||||
| 19 | put away | verbv | ||||
| 20 | put behind bars | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For JAILING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
jailing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
confine
confining
detain
detaining
imprisoning
incarcerating
Phrases (1)
correctional institution
