Jail : synonyms and lexical field

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Looking for words with meaning close to 'jail': discover synonyms for the word jail, such as jailhouse or gaol.

The lexical field offers related words, which refer to the same idea, the same concept as jail. It is common for a word to have several meanings. In this case, the context of the word helps to determine its correct meaning.
Example of words in the same lexical field as "jail": gaol and jailhouse.


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Synonyms for jail sorted by degree of synonymy

Lexical field of "jail"

gaol
jailhouse
incarcerate
imprison
remand
clink
jug
lag
immure
put away
put behind bars
prison
penitentiary
incarceration
imprisonment
prisons
lockup
detention
arrest
imprisoned
prisoner
confinement
custody
cellblock
inmate
dungeon
cell
stockade
reformatory
hellhole
facility
brig
detained
zoo
detainees
shack
liberty
inside
closet
crib
detainee
sentence
county
time
chino
attica
cabin
hole
pen
shadow