incarcerates

The word “incarcerates” has 4 syllables: in-car-cer-ates

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkɑrsəˌreɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for incarcerates?

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

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

Synonyms for incarcerates

apprehends
arrests
bars
binds
busts
captures
catches
commits
confines
constrains
detains
enchains
fetters
gates
handcuffs
holds
immures
impounds
impresses
imprisons
interns
jails
jugs
keeps
limits
manacles
nabs
picks up
pinches
restrains
restricts
seizes
shackles
shanghais
shuts
trammels

Antonyms for incarcerates

discharges
emancipates
enfranchises
frees
liberates
manumits
releases
unbinds
uncages
unchains
unfetters

Meanings of incarcerates

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 law often incarcerates individuals for offenses that could be handled with fines.
Society sometimes incarcerates people without addressing the root causes of crime.
The policy incarcerates nonviolent offenders at an alarming rate.
A strict justice system incarcerates those who fail to comply with minor regulations.
Historical accounts show how the government incarcerates dissenters during times of political unrest.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incarcerates, such as: apprehends, arrests, bars, binds, busts, captures, catches.

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