incarcerate

The word “incarcerate” has 4 syllables: in-car-cer-ate

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkɑrsəˌreɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for incarcerate?

In the thesaurus, “incarcerate” has 36 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for incarcerate

verb
1. To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.
2. To confine; to shut up or enclose; to hem in.

The judge decided to incarcerate the defendant for several years due to repeated offenses.
Authorities often incarcerate criminals to ensure public safety.
Some activists argue that the system tends to incarcerate people for minor infractions disproportionately.
The new law could incarcerate individuals who violate environmental regulations.
Critics believe that society should focus on rehabilitation rather than incarcerate offenders unnecessarily.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incarcerate, such as: apprehend, arrest, bar, bind, bust, capture, catch.

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