Synonyms for

Imprison

Verb / ˌɪˈmprɪzʌn / Another word for imprison — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To put someone in prison or to confine them against their will.

Synonyms & similar words

incarcerate remand lag gaol putbehindbars putaway immure jug jail incarcerate detain inclose confine jail trap cage enclose intern restrain

Example sentences

  1. The police will imprison the criminal for his crimes.
  2. The king ordered to imprison the rebels in the castle.
  3. The dictator would imprison anyone who spoke against him.
  4. The soldiers would imprison the captured enemies.
  5. The government can imprison people for breaking the law.

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  • To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. - Nelson Mandela
  • I would rather die fighting for what is right than live embracing what is wrong. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The most certain way to ensure defeat is to quit. - Morgan Freeman

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