Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Imprisonment.
How to pronounce imprisonment:
US
Imprisonment - as a noun
Putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
The state of being imprisoned
Example: "He was held in captivity until he died"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
captivityimmurementincarcerationHypernyms (Closely Related)
confinementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
internmentHypernyms (Closely Related)
confinementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He received a sentence of five years' imprisonment."
"The imprisonment of political dissidents is a violation of human rights."
"The judge handed down a life imprisonment for the convicted murderer."
"She was released from imprisonment after serving ten years in prison."
"Wrongful imprisonment can have devastating effects on innocent individuals."
Word Game Points
Is IMPRISONMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, imprisonment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IMPRISONMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is IMPRISONMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, imprisonment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIMPRISONMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is IMPRISONMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, imprisonment is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIMPRISONMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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