What is another word for Penitentiaries?
Pronunciation:
[ pˌɛnɪtˈɛnʃjəɹɪz], [ pˌɛnɪtˈɛnʃjəɹɪz], [ p_ˌɛ_n_ɪ_t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_j_ə_ɹ_ɪ_z]
Synonyms for Penitentiaries:
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n.
• prisons- Cells ,
- Pens ,
- Pillories ,
- Prisons ,
- bridles ,
- brigs ,
- cages ,
- collars ,
- confines ,
- coolers ,
- coops ,
- dungeons ,
- fences ,
- gaols ,
- handcuffs ,
- harnesses ,
- irons ,
- jailhouses ,
- jails ,
- keeps ,
- lockups ,
- manacles ,
- oubliettes ,
- penal colonies ,
- pinions ,
- pounds ,
- reform schools ,
- reformatories ,
- shackles ,
- stockades ,
- straight jackets ,
- strongholds ,
- tethers ,
- vises .
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How to use "Penitentiaries" in context?
Penitentiaries are correctional institutions in which individuals who have been convicted of a crime are incarcerated. The term typically refers to prisons and jails, but can also refer to adolescent correction facilities. They are typically operated by the government, but some are operated by private organizations. Penitentiaries are often considered to be among the most secure forms of detention.
Paraphrases for Penitentiaries:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Equivalence
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Proper noun, plural
Prisons.
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Proper noun, plural
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Forward Entailment
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Noun, plural
establishment, establishments.
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Noun, plural
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Independent
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Proper noun, plural
corrections, jails.
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Proper noun, singular
correctional, detention, penal, corrections.
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Noun, plural
chains, institution, mills, premises, preparation, quarters, Facilities, corrections, Pharmacies, Schools, inmates, settlements, locations, settings, colleges, jails, gaols, preschools, outlets, institutions, lock-ups, pre-schools, cachots.
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Proper noun, plural
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Other Related
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Noun, plural
prisoners.
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Noun, plural
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