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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So, why would an innocent prisoner seek compassionate release?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

"Different staff, different young people - I felt like I was a prisoner."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

However, in December 2023, Saab was released from US custody as part of a prisoner exchange with Venezuela.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The talks focused on prisoner exchanges and the need to intensify the diplomatic process, Umerov said in a post on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Her parents or moshom brought her meals and left them outside her door as if she were a prisoner, but she wasn’t.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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

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