What is another word for jailbird?
191 synonyms found
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Pronunciation:
[ d͡ʒˈe͡ɪlbɜːd], [ dʒˈeɪlbɜːd], [ dʒ_ˈeɪ_l_b_ɜː_d]
Jailbird is a term used to refer to a person who has spent time in jail or prison. The term can be derogatory and stigmatizing for those who have experienced incarceration. To avoid using such terms, there are several synonyms that can be used: convict, inmate, prisoner, offender, detainee, detainee, con, ex-convict, incarcerated person, former prisoner, and ex-inmate. These synonyms acknowledge the individual's experience without labeling or stigmatizing them. By using these terms, we can show more empathy towards those who have been in the criminal justice system and avoid perpetuating negative stereotypes about them.
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Similar words for jailbird:
- convict (noun)
- criminal (noun)
- culprit (noun)
- delinquent (noun)
- gaolbird (noun)
- inmate (noun)
- malefactor (noun)
- miscreant (noun)
- offender (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- outlaw (noun)
- prisoner (noun)
- prisoners (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Jailbird:
n.
• convict (noun)- con.
- heavy,
- fugitive,
- desperado,
- hoodlum,
- sinner,
- offender,
- thug,
- crook,
- wrongdoer,
- racketeer,
- mug,
- hood,
- muscle,
- hooligan,
- mobster.
- debtor,
- loafer,
- deadbeat,
- juvenile delinquent,
- derelict,
- fallen angel,
- black sheep,
- reprobate,
- blackguard,
- JD,
- punk,
- recreant,
- behind.
- cad,
- rapscallion,
- outcast,
- caitiff,
- bootlegger,
- heel,
- scalawag,
- vagabond,
- rowdy,
- sneak,
- wretch,
- ruffian,
- scum,
- drunkard,
- scamp,
- villain,
- louse,
- pickpocket,
- scoundrel,
- bully,
- fink,
- rat.
- neglecter,
- heavies,
- guerillas,
- inside person,
- dawdlers,
- scofflaw,
- loser,
- guilty party,
- malefactor,
- blackmailer,
- lifer,
- bad actor,
- gunslinger,
- transgressor,
- hoodlums,
- jailbirds,
- marauder,
- slippery eel,
- juvie,
- evildoer,
- trespasser,
- evader,
- lifers,
- defaulter,
- dawdler,
- loungers,
- lounger,
- deadhead,
- hustler,
- young offender,
- lowlife,
- inmate,
- recreants,
- miscreant,
- gunslingers,
- deuces,
- blackmailers,
- repeater,
- transgressors,
- delinquent,
- yardbird,
- guilty person,
- outlaw,
- culprit,
- gangster,
- no show,
- pariah,
- repeaters,
- criminal,
- captive,
- felon,
- deadheads,
- deuce,
- long-termer,
- wrong number,
- prisoner,
- lawbreaker,
- reprobates,
- lowlifes,
- guerilla,
- convict,
- ex-con,
- evaders,
- scofflaws,
- defaulters,
- Black Marketeer.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- fraud,
- swindle,
- bondman,
- gallows bird,
- bunko game,
- stab,
- thief,
- elbow,
- collegian,
- haste,
- prisoner of war,
- confidence trick,
- pain,
- betrayer,
- two-timer,
- yard bird,
- inhabitant,
- habitual criminal,
- chain gang,
- hustle,
- sting,
- flimflam,
- trick,
- Cageling,
- slave,
- quisling,
- swindler,
- gyp,
- Double dealer,
- chafe,
- hoax,
- public enemy,
- confidence game,
- ex-convict,
- political prisoner,
- inpatient,
- con game,
- trusty,
- deceiver,
- hostage,
- traitor,
- parolee,
- hurry,
- bustle,
- bunko,
- flurry,
- Bunco Game,
- bite,
- detainee,
- desperate criminal,
- lag.
How to use "Jailbird" in context?
A jailbird is someone who has been incarcerated. The word jailbird may also refer to a person who spends time in jail as a result of a criminal conviction.
Homophones for Jailbird:
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