Penitentiary
Penitentiary adjective - Used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.
Usage example: penitentiary institutions
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Synonyms for Penitentiary
Punitory and penitentiary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punitory" instead an adjective "Penitentiary".
Nearby Word: penitential
Punitory
Punitory adjective - Inflicting punishment.
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Synonyms for Punitory
Penitentiary and punitory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Penitentiary" instead an adjective "Punitory".
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