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prisoner Synonyms

Another word for prisoner

Choosing another word for prisoner depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person legally committed to a prison or penitentiary as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.

Usage Example

"The inmate was granted parole after serving five years of his sentence."

Strongest
inmate
convict
Strong
detainee
internee
jailbird

• noun (Context 2)

A person captured and kept confined by an enemy, kidnapper, or other force against their will.

Usage Example

"The diplomatic team worked tirelessly to negotiate the release of the prisoners."

Strongest
captive
Strong
hostage
prisoner of war
detainee

• noun (Context 3)

A person who feels trapped, restricted, or controlled by an unpleasant situation, emotion, or circumstance.

Usage Example

"Due to his severe anxiety, he became a hostage in his own home."

Strong
hostage
slave
victim

Opposites of prisoner

The opposite of prisoner shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

captor
freeman
jailer
warden
guard
See all opposites of prisoner

• Nearby Words

prism
prismatic
prison
prisoner
priss
prissiness
prissy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prisoner. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prisoner
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