bail

The word “bail” has 1 syllable: bail

It's pronounced as /beɪl/

What is synonym and antonym for bail?

In the thesaurus, “bail” has 30 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bail along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bail

bail out
bond
bow
depart
escape
evacuate
exit
flee
fly
gage
get
go
guarantee
hod
holder
jar
jug
kettle
loop
move
pitcher
pledge
pot
recognizance
security
start
tank
tub
vat
warrant

Antonyms for bail

arrive
come
remain
show up
stay

Meanings of bail

noun
1. Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
2. Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
3. The person providing such payment.
4. A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc.
5. A person who bails water out of a boat.
6. Custody; keeping.
7. A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket).
8. A stall for a cow (or other animal) (usually tethered with a semi-circular hoop).
9. A hinged bar as a restraint for animals, or on a typewriter.
10. A frame to restrain a cow during milking or feeding.
11. A hoop, ring, or other object used to connect a pendant to a necklace.
12. One of the two wooden crosspieces that rest on top of the stumps to form a wicket.
13. (furniture) Normally curved handle suspended between sockets as a drawer pull. This may also be on a kettle or pail.
verb
1. To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
2. To release a person under such guarantee.
3. To hand over personal property to be held temporarily by another as a bailment.
4. To remove (water) from a boat by scooping it out.
5. To remove water from (a boat) by scooping it out.
6. To set free; to deliver; to release.
7. To exit quickly.
8. To fail to meet a commitment.
9. To secure the head of a cow during milking.
10. To confine.
11. To secure (a cow) by placing its head in a bail for milking.
12. To keep (a traveller) detained in order to rob them; to corner (a wild animal); loosely, to detain, hold up. (Usually with up.).

Example Sentences

The judge set a high bail for the accused, reflecting the severity of the charges.
After posting bail, he was released from custody pending trial.
The company's financial troubles forced them to seek a bail out from investors.
She decided to bail on the party when she realized she wasn't having any fun.
The fishermen had to bail water out of their boat after it sprung a leak.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bail, such as: arrive, bail out, bond, bow, come, depart, escape.

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