Prisoner Synonyms

prĭzə-nər, prĭznər
A person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. captive
  2. detainee
  3. convict
  4. hostage
  5. con
  6. jailbird
  7. inmate
  8. culprit
  9. the legally retarded
  10. escapee
  11. lifer

Words Related to Prisoner

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Prisoner Sentence Examples

  • The prisoner was led away.

  • She stood before the window, feeling very much like a prisoner in her new world.

  • Was she really going to free some prisoner in exchange for a trip home?

  • A door opened, and the prisoner entered, setting her down.

  • Rhyn had been a prisoner like her.

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