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INCARCERATES Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word incarcerates. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word incarcerates. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INCARCERATES

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confines
nounn
noun

• a bounded scope

arrests
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

verb

• take into custody

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• attract and fix

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

detains
verbv
verb

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• stop or halt

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

imprisons
verbv
verb

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

• confine as if in a prison

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 INCARCERATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for incarcerates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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confine detain

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