DictBridge Dictionary

imprison Definition and Meaning in English (imprison definition)

verb
Synonyms:incarcerateconfinejail
Quick Answer • Definition

Imprison definition: To put or confine someone in prison or as if in prison, restricting their freedom.

Definitions of Imprison

  1. 1verb

    To put or confine someone in prison or as if in prison, restricting their freedom.

Example Sentences

formal

“The judge decided to imprison the thief for five years.”

casual

“They tried to imprison his spirit, but it remained free.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseimprisoned
present participleimprisoning
nounimprisonment
agent nounimprisoner

Frequently Asked Questions: Imprison in English

What is the meaning of Imprison in English?▼
Imprison definition: To put or confine someone in prison or as if in prison, restricting their freedom.
How do you translate 'Imprison' to English?▼
'Imprison' translates to 'imprison' in English. Imprison definition: To put or confine someone in prison or as if in prison, restricting their freedom.
How do you pronounce 'Imprison' and 'imprison'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Imprison' and native English audio speech for 'imprison' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

iiideaideaidiotidiotimportantimportantimpossibleimpossibleinformationinformationinsteadinsteadinterestedinterestedinterestinginterestinginvolvedinvolvedisisisnisn