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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 involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

to calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress

to greet with respect; to honor

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Beginning a journey or enterprise.