What is another word for bastille?
Pronunciation: [bˈastɪl] (IPA) 
Bastille is primarily known as a French fortress and prison, famous for the July 14, 1789, uprising that sparked the French Revolution. This word, however, has slowly evolved to also mean imprisonment or confinement. In the context of architecture, bastille refers to a turret or tower. A few synonyms for bastille include jail, dungeon, cell, gaol, penitentiary, and confinement. Other terms that indicate a fortress or stronghold are citadel, castle, keep, and stronghold. Bastille also has a figurative meaning, referring to an obstacle or hindrance, for which we can use barrier, hindrance, obstruction, and impediment.
