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.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

bail out

  • bail
  • clear out
  • cut out
  • depart
  • dig out
  • escape
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  • go off
  • move
  • peel off
  • pull out
  • push off
  • rescue
  • run along
  • save
  • start
  • take a walk
  • walk out

bailed out

  • bailed
  • cleared off
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ran along

  • bailed out
  • cleared off
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  • pull back
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  • pushed off
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  • quit
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  • remove
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  • surrender
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  • travel
  • walked out
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  • withdraw

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