inmate Synonyms

inmate Meaning

Wordnet

inmate (n)

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

Webster

inmate (n.)

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, one who occupies or lodges in any place or dwelling.

Webster

inmate (a.)

Admitted as a dweller; resident; internal.

inmate Sentence Examples

  1. The inmate was a hardened criminal who had served multiple sentences.
  2. The escape of the dangerous inmate triggered a massive manhunt.
  3. The jail warden kept a watchful eye on the new inmate, suspecting he might try to escape.
  4. The inmate's behavior was erratic, prompting the guards to increase security measures.
  5. The prison chaplain visited the inmates regularly, offering them spiritual guidance.
  6. The convicted inmates lived in overcrowded cells, facing harsh conditions and limited access to amenities.
  7. The inmate's sentence was reduced after he participated in rehabilitation programs.
  8. The inmate's family waited anxiously outside the prison gates for his release.
  9. The inmate's letters to his loved ones were censored by prison officials for security reasons.
  10. The former inmate struggled to readjust to life outside prison, facing challenges with employment and housing.

FAQs About the word inmate

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital), a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated

prisoner,captive, parolee, trusty,capture, con, jailbird, internee, convict

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The inmate was a hardened criminal who had served multiple sentences.

The escape of the dangerous inmate triggered a massive manhunt.

The jail warden kept a watchful eye on the new inmate, suspecting he might try to escape.

The inmate's behavior was erratic, prompting the guards to increase security measures.