Synonyms of the word

prison

• n. A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious…
• n. (uncountable) Confinement in prison.
• n. (colloquial) Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
• v. (transitive) To imprison.

situation

• n. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
• n. The place in which something is situated; a location.
• n. Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
• n. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
• n. (Britain) A position of employment; a post.
• n. A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.