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Meaning of imprisoning
The primary meaning of the word "imprisoning" is to put or keep someone in prison as a punishment.
Etymology of imprisoning
The word "imprisoning" originates from the Old French word "emprisoner", which is derived from "en" (in) and "prisoner" (prisoner), with the suffix "-ing" added to form the present participle, indicating the act of putting or keeping someone in prison
Synonyms
jailing
incarcerating
imprisoning
confining
detaining
restraining
holding
capturing
arresting
sentencing
punishing
penalizing
locking
caging
fettering
chaining
shackling
binding
tying
restricting
limiting
curbing
checking
controlling
regulating
governing
dominating
subjugating
oppressing
enslaving
subduing
conquering
vanquishing
overpowering
overwhelming
Definitions
- The act of putting or keeping someone in prison as a punishment
- The state of being imprisoned or confined
Usage Examples
- The government was accused of imprisoning political opponents without trial
- The new law aims to reduce the number of people imprisoning for minor crimes
- The prisoner spent years imprisoning in a small cell with little light or ventilation
Antonyms
releasing
freeing
liberating
emancipating
discharging
acquitting
exonerating
vindicating
absolving
pardoning
reprieving
restoring
reinstating
renewing
reviving
rejuvenating
unleashing
unshackling
unbinding
unchaining
unfettering
unshackling
untying
unrestricting
unlimiting
uncaging