Synonyms of behind bars

behind bars

phrase

as in imprisoned

taken and held prisoner

The con artist was behind bars for printing fake checks.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imprisoned
• jailed
• arrested
• captive
• confined
• interned
• captured
• incarcerated
• kidnapped
• apprehended
• kidnaped
• bound
• caught
• trapped
• enslaved
• occupied
• abducted
• subdued
• indentured
• ensnared
• subjugated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• free
• released
• delivered
• freed
• unrestrained
• liberated
• unconfined
• emancipated
• paroled
• enfranchised