Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To confine or lock someone up, restricting their freedom, often in a jail or prison.
Imprison
/ɪmˈprɪzən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
They will imprison him for stealing money.The judge decided to imprison the dangerous criminal.
Etymology:
The word imprison comes from the Old French emprisoner, which stems from en-, meaning in, and prison, meaning a place of confinement, originating from Latin prehendere, meaning to lay hold of.
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