Another word for prisoner

prisoner Synonyms

prisoner

captive, convict, culprit, inmate, jailbird*, detainee, the legally retarded, escapee, hostage, con*; see also defendant.

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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.
"I'll use the king," said the boy, and pulled his prisoner out of the buggy.

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