Synonyms of inmate

inmate

noun

as in prisoner

a person who is kept in a prison

the reintegration of former inmates into society

Related Words

• prisoner
• captive
• capture
• convict
• internee
• con
• jailbird
• parolee
• trusty
• probationer
• lifer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inmate

Seconds later, Blanka drags another inmate out of the cage, demonstrating his electric powers. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026

In response, Reiner was issued a disciplinary write-up for allegedly violating jail rules and lost several inmate privileges for five days, including phone calls, visitation and commissary access. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 30 July 2026

Burke is housed in Tower 1, Section 142, a unit where inmates are kept in single cells and separated from one another for safety reasons. — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Corrections officials wanted to reduce a correctional officer’s pay by 5% for roughly 30 weeks after he was accused of using force against an inmate and failing to report a colleague’s use of force in two January 2024 incidents. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026