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incarcerated

The word “incarcerated” has 5 syllables: in-car-cer-at-ed

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkɑrsəˌreɪtɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for incarcerated?

In the thesaurus, “incarcerated” has 50 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for incarcerated

Antonyms for incarcerated

Meanings of incarcerated

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

Example Sentences

  • The criminal was incarcerated for ten years after being found guilty of fraud.
  • Many activists protested the fact that he was incarcerated without a fair trial.
  • The report highlighted the conditions faced by those incarcerated in overcrowded prisons.
  • She felt hopeless after learning that her brother had been incarcerated for a minor offense.
  • The documentary examined how individuals incarcerated for nonviolent crimes struggle to reintegrate into society.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incarcerated, such as: abducted, apprehended, arrested, barred, behind bars, bound, bust.

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