117 Synonyms for Jail: gaol, pen, keep

jail (117 synonym found)

Jail has 117 synonyms. The top synonyms for jail are gaol, pen, keep, imprison, prison, incarcerate, bastille, stockade and 109 more. Another word for jail is gaol. Browse the full list below.

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confine

shrine

lock in

minimum-security prison

maximum-security prison

Frequently asked questions

What is a synonym for jail?

A common synonym for jail is gaol. Other synonyms include pen, keep, imprison, prison.

How many synonyms does jail have?

Jail has 117 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does jail mean?

(n): a prison; a place of detention; a place where a person convicted or suspected of a crime is detained; confinement in a jail Example: "I have to go to jail for 5 days per week." (v): to imprison

Definition of jail:

(n) : a prison; a place of detention; a place where a person convicted or suspected of a crime is detained; confinement in a jail

"I have to go to jail for 5 days per week."

(v) : to imprison

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