penitentiary (91 synonym found)

Penitentiary has 91 synonyms. The top synonyms for penitentiary are correctional institution, minimum-security prison, maximum-security prison, house of correction, borstal institution, spiritual director, house of detention, Grand Penitentiary and 83 more. Another word for penitentiary is correctional institution. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for penitentiary?

A common synonym for penitentiary is correctional institution. Other synonyms include minimum-security prison, maximum-security prison, house of correction, borstal institution.

How many synonyms does penitentiary have?

Penitentiary has 91 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does penitentiary mean?

(n): a state or federal prison for convicted felons; (Roman Catholic Church) A priest who administers the sacrament of penance (adj): of, or related to penance; penitential; of, or relating to the pun


Definition of penitentiary:

(n) : a state or federal prison for convicted felons; (Roman Catholic Church) A priest who administers the sacrament of penance
(adj) : of, or related to penance; penitential; of, or relating to the punishment of criminals
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Definition of penitentiary:

(n) : a state or federal prison for convicted felons; (Roman Catholic Church) A priest who administers the sacrament of penance
(adj) : of, or related to penance; penitential; of, or relating to the punishment of criminals
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