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Prisoner

One who is confined in a prison.

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Con 76% connected

Against the affirmative side; in opposition; on the negative side; -- The antithesis of pro, and usually in connection with it. See Pro.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Convict 76% connected

Proved or found guilty; convicted.

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Hostage 76% connected

A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or stipulations of any kind, on the performance of which the…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Inmate 76% connected

One who lives in the same house or apartment with another; a fellow lodger; esp.,one of the occupants of an asylum, hospital, or prison; by extension…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Surety 76% connected

The state of being sure; certainty; security.

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Broader term 1

Unfortunate 76% connected

Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; as, an unfortunate adventure; an unfortunate man; an unfortu…

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Captive 74% connected

A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Captive 74% connected

A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Captive 92% connected

A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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