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prison guard

NOUN
jailer
Synonyms
STRONG
guard turnkey
WEAK
correctional officer corrections officer
NOUN
turnkey
Synonyms
STRONG
guard warden
WEAK
correctional officer corrections officer
NOUN
warder
Synonyms
STRONG
guard turnkey warden
WEAK
correctional officer corrections officer

Example Sentences

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Peace may not be an option, because their prison guard is former Bowser captive Lumalee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

When I’ve been privileged to take a class outside, seeing the light that filled students’ eyes made me feel more like a prison guard than an educator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Included in the new gear will be protective vests for every prison guard working in high-security facilities.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

In one of her many journal entries, Stewart recalled the time she was punished for touching a prison guard.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

I had to argue with the attending prison guard for permission to close the door and talk confidentially with Joe.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson