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

Bomfim pleaded not guilty to charges and remains behind bars in lieu of $500,000, according to the release. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Only Mississippi and Louisiana have more people behind bars per capita. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Morley was convicted in February 2025 and sentenced to life behind bars. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026

Facing life behind bars if found guilty for the 2025 killing of his parents, Nick Reiner moved a lot closer today to getting his hands on his trust fund to put on a robust defense. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026