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Meaning of word penitentiary from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes.

Synonyms : pen

Meaning : Used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.

Example : Penitentiary institutions.

Meaning : Showing or constituting penance.

Example : Penitential tears.
Wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words.

Synonyms : penitential

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.