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prisoner

[priz-uh-ner, priz-ner] / ˈprɪz ə nər, ˈprɪz nər /
NOUN
person jailed for crime; person kept against his or her will
Synonyms
STRONGEST
captive convict detainee hostage
STRONG
con culprit internee jailbird lag lifer loser tough yardbird
WEAK
chain gang member

Example Sentences

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She also won Trump’s approval for a prisoner swap that freed an Italian journalist held in Iran in exchange for an Iranian businessman arrested in Italy and wanted by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It was the first time that the famous prisoner had been seen publicly in years, and he appeared aged and gaunt.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It is the second time this year that Cuba has announced a prisoner release.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Determined to set things right, Kornev insists on seeing the prisoner, Stepniak, only to discover how difficult such a seemingly straightforward request proves to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He waved a wing in farewell, calling out to the prisoner, “Getta good sleep, mouseworm. Thinka way to get more gift for Majesty, hahahahaha!”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Vocabulary lists containing prisoner

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -er, -or

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