IMPRISONING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word imprisoning. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word imprisoning. (close relations)

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	confining				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • crowded
	detaining				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed
	incarcerating				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	jailing				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	restraining				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult • prevent (someone or something) from doing something • prevent the action or expression of
	gaol				nounn
	noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	jail				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	put away				verbv
	verb • place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape • throw or cast away • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • stop using • kill gently, as with an injection • eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food • turn away from and put aside, perhaps temporarily
	immure				verbv
	verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	incarcerate				verbv
	verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	jug				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a large bottle with a narrow mouth • the quantity contained in a jug verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • stew in an earthenware jug
	lag				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the act of slowing down or falling behind • the time between one event, process, or period and another • one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket verb • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins • cover with lagging to prevent heat loss
	remand				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial) verb • refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
	lock up				verbv
	verb • secure by locking • place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
	put behind bars				verbv
	verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

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