imprisons
The word “imprisons” has 3 syllables: im-pris-ons
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈprɪzənz/
What is synonym and antonym for imprisons?
In the thesaurus, “imprisons” has 36 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for imprisons along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for imprisons
- apprehends
- arrests
- bars
- binds
- busts
- captures
- catches
- commits
- confines
- constrains
- detains
- enchains
- fetters
- gates
- handcuffs
- holds
- immures
- impounds
- impresses
- incarcerates
- interns
- jails
- jugs
- keeps
- limits
- manacles
- nabs
- picks up
- pinches
- restrains
- restricts
- seizes
- shackles
- shanghais
- shuts
- trammels
Antonyms for imprisons
- discharges
- emancipates
- enfranchises
- frees
- liberates
- manumits
- releases
- unbinds
- uncages
- unchains
- unfetters
Meanings of imprisons
- verb
- To put in or as if in prison; confine.
Example Sentences
- The dictator imprisons anyone who dares to challenge his rule.
- Fear often imprisons us more tightly than steel bars ever could.
- The government routinely imprisons journalists who report the truth.
- Hatred only imprisons the one who harbors it.
- The new law unfairly imprisons people for minor offenses.
On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to imprisons, such as: apprehends, arrests, bars, binds, busts, captures, catches.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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