immurement

The word “immurement” has 3 syllables: im-mure-ment

It's pronounced as /ɪˈmjʊr.mənt/

What is synonym and antonym for immurement?

In the thesaurus, “immurement” has 42 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for immurement along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for immurement

apprehension
arrest
arrestation
arrestment
bondage
bust
captivity
capture
collar
confinement
custody
delay
detainer
detainment
detention
enchainment
enslavement
entrapment
hindrance
hold
holding back
holding pen
house arrest
impediment
impoundment
imprisonment
incarceration
internment
keeping in
nab
pen
pickup
pinch
prison
quarantine
restraint
restriction
retention
seizure
servitude
time up the river
withholding

Antonyms for immurement

aid
assistance
discharge
emancipation
freedom
help
independence
liberation
liberty
manumission
redemption
release

Example Sentences

The legend spoke of the immurement of a nobleman within the castle walls.
Her sense of duty felt like an immurement, keeping her from exploring the world.
The practice of immurement was often used as a form of punishment in ancient times.
The monk chose voluntary immurement to focus on spiritual enlightenment.
The story described the tragic immurement of the heroine in a hidden chamber.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to immurement, such as: aid, apprehension, arrest, arrestation, arrestment, assistance, bondage.

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