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Synonyms for Jail (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (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)):
clink, pokey, poky, slammer, gaol, jailhouse

WordNet sense 2 (lock up or confine, in or as in a jail):
immure, imprison, incarcerate, jug, lag, remand, put away, put behind bars


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