Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The state of being kept in a prison as a punishment for a crime.
Imprisonment
/ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He faced imprisonment for his crimes.Imprisonment changed his perspective on life.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English "emprisounment" influenced by Old French "emprisonner," merging "en-" (in) and "prisonner" (to imprison) in the late 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
11 mentions per 1 million words 
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