JAILS Synonyms
There are 15 synonyms of the word
jails.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word jails. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word jails. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for JAILS
Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
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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 JAILS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
jails, 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