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imprisonment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of imprisonment

1 the act of confining or the state of being confined

the offense is punishable by a fine or imprisonment

Synonyms of imprisonment

captivity, confinement, immurement, impoundment, incarceration, internment, prison

Words Related to imprisonment

bondage, enslavement, servitude

restraint, restriction

arrest, capture, entrapment

custody, detainer, detainment, detention, house arrest

Near Antonyms of imprisonment

emancipation, liberation, manumission, redemption, release

freedom, independence, liberty

2 the state of being held in lawful custody

the long years of imprisonment had taken their toll on his mind and spirit as well as his body

Synonyms of imprisonment

detainer, detainment, detention, hold, immurement, incarceration

Words Related to imprisonment

captivity, confinement, internment

apprehension, arrest, arrestment, bust [slang], collar, pinch

capture, entrapment, seizure

enchainment, restraint

Near Antonyms of imprisonment

emancipation, freedom, liberation

Antonyms of imprisonment

discharge, release

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