PENITENTIARY Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the word
penitentiary.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word penitentiary. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word penitentiary. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PENITENTIARY
| Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pen | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a writing implement with a point from which ink flows • an enclosure for confining livestock • a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play • a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes • female swan verb • produce a literary work | ||||||||
| penitential | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing or constituting penance | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For PENITENTIARY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
penitentiary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
jail
lockup
prison
Phrases (1)
correctional institution
