Synonyms of incarceration

incarceration

noun

(ˌ)in-ˌkär-sə-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in captivity

the act of confining or the state of being confined

he was bored and frustrated by his incarceration in the quarantine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• captivity
• internment
• imprisonment
• prison
• confinement
• impoundment
• servitude
• enslavement
• immurement
• bondage
• custody
• arrest
• restriction
• capture
• detention
• restraint
• entrapment
• house arrest
• detainer
• detainment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• release
• liberation
• redemption
• emancipation
• freedom
• liberty
• manumission
• independence

2

as in imprisonment

the state of being held in lawful custody

sentenced to six months of incarceration for dealing in narcotics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imprisonment
• detention
• captivity
• confinement
• internment
• detainer
• detainment
• arrest
• immurement
• hold
• seizure
• collar
• capture
• apprehension
• restraint
• entrapment
• arrestment
• pinch
• bust
• enchainment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• release
• freedom
• liberation
• emancipation

Examples of incarceration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Besides, being forced to undergo drug treatment under threat of incarceration is already a standard condition of pretrial release, probation, parole, diversion programs, and more. —Salil Dudani, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024

Boyle Heights was one of the early prominent Japanese American communities that continued to remain culturally significant even after the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. —Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024

But as Dawkins’ incarceration wore on, things began to fall apart. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2024

Factors like poverty, substance abuse and incarceration are also tied to a lack of access, according to 2020 research. —Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024