Prisons

/ˈpɹɪzənz/

Synonyms for "prisons" (9 found)

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Noun(2 words)

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Noun(3 words)
correctional facilitycorrectional systemdetention center

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Noun(4 words)

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detention centerfederal prisonsjailpenitentiaryprivate prisonsself imposed prisonsocial prisonstate prisons

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federal prisonsprison overcrowdingprison populationprison reformprivate prisonsstate prisons

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In the U.S., there are more prisoners than there is jail space for them. So the prisons are overcrowded.

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Prisons are euphemistically called rehabilitation centers.

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The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons.

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Prisons aren't enough.

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