penitentiary

Noun
  1. A correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes (synset 103917632)
    is a type of: correctional institution - a penal institution maintained by the government
    same as: pen
Adjective
  1. Used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers (synset 301909159)
    "penitentiary institutions"
    similar to: punitive, punitory - inflicting punishment
  2. Showing or constituting penance (synset 301747953)
    "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"
    similar to: penitent, repentant - feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
    same as: penitential

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