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FALSE IMPRISONMENT Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase false imprisonment. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase false imprisonment. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FALSE IMPRISONMENT

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captivity
nounn
noun

• the state of being imprisoned

• the state of being a slave

confinement
nounn
noun

• concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

• the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them

• the state of being confined

• the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

constraint
nounn
noun

• the state of being physically constrained

• a device that retards something's motion

• the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others

detention
nounn
noun

• a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

• a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home

imprisonment
nounn
noun

• putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

• the state of being imprisoned

• the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)

incarceration
nounn
noun

• the state of being imprisoned

restraint
nounn
noun

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

Best Hypernyms For FALSE IMPRISONMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for false imprisonment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
imprisonment internment confinement custody detention incarceration prison restraint

Alternatives for CAPTIVITY

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