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INCARCERATE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word incarcerate. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word incarcerate. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for INCARCERATE

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imprison
verbv
verb

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

• confine as if in a prison

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

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

immure
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

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

put behind bars
verbv
verb

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

Best Hypernyms For INCARCERATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for incarcerate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
confine detain hold imprison inclose intern restrain trap
Phrases (1)
lock up

Alternatives for IMPRISON

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