What is another word for the Bastille?
Pronunciation: [ðə bˈastɪl] (IPA) 
The Bastille, a fortress-prison in Paris, has become an enduring symbol of oppressive authority. Synonyms for the Bastille, therefore, tend to evoke a sense of confinement, restriction, or tyranny. Terms such as dungeon, jail, cell, penitentiary, and gaol all suggest a place of punishment and imprisonment. Metaphorical synonyms such as cage, box, or trap emphasize the constricting nature of the Bastille. Other synonyms, like stronghold, fortress, and citadel, underscore the military and political context of the Bastille's history. Whatever term one uses to describe it, the Bastille remains a potent symbol of both oppression and resistance.
