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BASTILLE Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word bastille. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word bastille. (close relations)
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jail
verb, nounv, n
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)

verb

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

lockup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• jail in a local police station

• the act of locking something up to protect it

penitentiary
nounn
noun

• a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

adjective satellite

• used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

• showing or constituting penance

prison
nounn
noun

• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

• a prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement

Best Hypernyms For BASTILLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bastille, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
jail prison clink gaol jailhouse penitentiary pokey poky slammer
Phrases (1)
prison house

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