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incarceration

The word “incarceration” has 5 syllables: in-car-cer-a-tion

It's pronounced as /ɪnˌkɑrsəˈreɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for incarceration?

In the thesaurus, “incarceration” has 28 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for incarceration

Antonyms for incarceration

Meanings of incarceration

  • noun
    1. The act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment.
    2. Strangulation, as in hernia.
    3. A constriction of the hernial sac, rendering it irreducible, but not great enough to cause strangulation.

Example Sentences

  • The report criticized the high rates of incarceration for nonviolent crimes.
  • Many families suffer emotionally from the incarceration of a loved one.
  • The policy aims to reduce incarceration by providing alternative sentencing options.
  • Scholars study the social effects of incarceration on urban communities.
  • International organizations advocate for reform to limit unnecessary incarceration.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incarceration, such as: apprehension, arrest, arrestment, bondage, bust, captivity, capture.

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