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IMPRISON

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Imprison.

Imprison - as a verb

Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

Example: "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gaolimmureincarceratejailjuglagput awayput behind barsremand

Confine as if in a prison

Example: "His daughters are virtually imprisoned in their own house; he does not let them go out without a chaperone"

Example Sentences

"They imprison criminals in a maximum security prison."
"The dictator imprisoned anyone who opposed his regime."
"The judge decided to imprison the defendant for ten years."
"The government has the power to imprison individuals who pose a threat to national security."
"The authorities imprison illegal immigrants until their deportation can be arranged."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPRISON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, imprison is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPRISON has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is IMPRISON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, imprison is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPRISON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is IMPRISON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, imprison is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPRISON has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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