CALABOOSE Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
calaboose.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word calaboose. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word calaboose. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CALABOOSE
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| gaol | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 CALABOOSE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
calaboose, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
jail
penitentiary
prison
