imprisonment (Meaning)
imprisonment (n)
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
the state of being imprisoned
the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)
Synonyms & Antonyms of imprisonment
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imprisonment Sentence Examples
- The judge imposed a sentence of 10 years imprisonment on the convicted criminal.
- The prison warden ensured the safekeeping of inmates during their imprisonment.
- The conditions of imprisonment were harsh and inhumane, violating basic human rights.
- The prisoner's long-term imprisonment took a heavy toll on his mental and physical health.
- Organizations advocating for criminal justice reform seek to reduce the use of imprisonment as a punishment.
- Solitary confinement, a form of imprisonment, is known to have severe psychological consequences.
- The stigma associated with imprisonment can make it difficult for individuals to reintegrate into society after serving their sentence.
- Studies show that imprisonment fails to effectively deter crime and can actually increase recidivism.
- Alternatives to imprisonment, such as community-based programs, may be more effective in reducing crime and promoting rehabilitation.
- Imprisonment disproportionately affects marginalized communities, exacerbating existing social inequalities.
FAQs About the word imprisonment
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment, the state of being imprisoned, the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)
incarceration,captivity, prison, internment, confinement,impoundment, arrest, restriction, immurement, bondage
redemption, release, freedom, redemption, freedom, liberation, emancipation, release, emancipation,liberation
The judge imposed a sentence of 10 years imprisonment on the convicted criminal.
The prison warden ensured the safekeeping of inmates during their imprisonment.
The conditions of imprisonment were harsh and inhumane, violating basic human rights.
The prisoner's long-term imprisonment took a heavy toll on his mental and physical health.
