Englisch

Detailed Synonyms for penitentiary in Englisch

penitentiary:

penitentiary [the ~] Nomen

  1. the penitentiary
    the penitentiary; the jail; the prison; the detention centre; the prison camp; the convict prison; the correctional center
  2. the penitentiary
    – a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes 1
    the pen; the penitentiary
    – a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes 1

penitentiary Adjektiv

  1. penitentiary
  2. penitentiary
    – showing or constituting penance 1
    penitentiary; penitential
    – showing or constituting penance 1
    • penitentiary Adjektiv
    • penitential Adjektiv
      • penitential tears1
      • wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words1
  3. penitentiary
    – used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers 1
    penitentiary
    – used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers 1

Verwandte Wörter für "penitentiary":

  • penitentiaries

Alternate Synonyms for "penitentiary":


Verwandte Definitionen für "penitentiary":

  1. showing or constituting penance1
  2. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers1
    • penitentiary institutions1
  3. a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes1