English Synonym Finder

prisoner

Definitions

A person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.

A person who is captured and kept in confinement, especially during a war.

A person who is confined or restricted to a particular place or situation.

Examples

The prisoner was released after serving ten years in the state penitentiary.

He felt like a prisoner in his own home due to his strict work schedule.

Synonyms

captive inmate convict detainee internee hostage prisoner of war

Antonyms

freeman captor jailer liberator guard free person