Block
Block noun - A number of things considered as a unit.
Penitentiary and block are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Penitentiary" instead a noun "Block".
Penitentiary
Penitentiary noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
Usage example: a sentence in the state penitentiary for robbery
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Synonyms for Penitentiary
Block and penitentiary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a noun "Penitentiary".
Nearby Word: penitential
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Penitentiary and Block. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/penitentiary
Block & Penitentiary. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/penitentiary>.
Penitentiary or Block. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/penitentiary.
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