Another Word For Bail

Meaning

The word "bail" can refer to the process of releasing someone from custody after they have been arrested, typically by paying a specified amount of money. It can also mean to remove water from a boat or to abandon a situation or person.

Synonyms

• Release
• Posting bond
• Surety
• Cash bond
• Relief (in the context of abandoning)

Antonyms

• Imprison
• Detain
• Confine
• Hold

Etymology

The word "bail" comes from the Old French word "bailler," meaning "to deliver" or "to give," which ultimately traces back to the Latin word "bajulare," meaning "to bear" or "to lift."

Examples

1. After being arrested for a minor offense, she was able to secure bail and avoid spending the weekend in jail.
2. He decided to bail on the party at the last minute because he wasn’t feeling well.
3. During the storm, the sailors had to bail water from their boat to keep it from sinking.