inmate
nounHow many syllables in inmate?
There are 2 syllables in the word inmate.How to pronounce inmate:
Definition of inmate:
- inmate (noun):
- a person confined (as in a prison or hospital)
- any of a group occupying a single place of residence
- a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
- one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital).
Synonyms for inmate:
captive
case
con
convalescent
convict
inpatient
invalid
occupant
patient
prisoner
resident
sick person
sufferer
yard bird
yardbird
Antonyms for inmate:
captor
escapee
free man
independent
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