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Synonyms for jail

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noun · a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

jailhouse gaol clink slammer poky pokey

verb · lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

“The suspects were imprisoned without trial”

imprison incarcerate lag immureput behind barsjug gaol put away remand