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
• captured
• incarcerated
• interned
• kidnapped
• apprehended
• bound
• caught
• trapped
• occupied
• enslaved
• abducted
• subdued
• ensnared
• subjugated
• indentured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of behind bars

Continue reading … LESSON LEARNED — Florida school principals wind up behind bars after July 4 night out. — FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

Meanwhile, Giampedroni received a two-and-a half-year sentence, Ambrosio and Coronica were each given one year and 11 months behind bars and Bin got sentenced to one year and 8 months. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Instead, Judge Kiley Stuchlik, of Idaho’s 3rd Judicial District, on Tuesday revoked Andrea Renee Shaw’s $2 million bond — leaving the young mother behind bars. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Push for rehabilitation Wilson's public defender, Donna D'Alessio, said her client had changed his ways and had been making progress behind bars in achieving his high school diploma. — Julie Hanson, CBS News, 13 July 2026