penitentiary

• penitentiary

penitentiary

Noun

a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

Synonyms:

• penitentiary
• pen

Adjective

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers; "penitentiary institutions"

Synonyms:

• penitentiary

Adjective

showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"

Synonyms:

• penitential
• penitentiary