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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

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Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

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A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

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

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

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

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Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

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The amount a salary is increased.

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An event that results in a transformation.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.