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imprison

verb

/ɪmˈprɪzən/

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

jail, incarcerate, confine, detain

free, release, liberate, discharge

imprison someone, falsely imprison, imprison for life, maximum security prison

to leave or give up a place, seat, or position

to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something

To walk on or along something.

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

to expose to danger or loss; to take a chance

to push someone or something roughly