Asylum and Gaol

Asylum

Asylum noun - A place where insane people are cared for.
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Synonyms for Asylum

Gaol and asylum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaol" instead a noun "Asylum".

Gaol

Gaol noun - A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).
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Synonyms for Gaol

Asylum and gaol are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Asylum" instead a noun "Gaol".

Nearby Words: gaoler, gaoled

How words are described

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