imprison
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- imprisonable adjective
- imprisoner noun
- imprisonment noun
- reimprison verb (used with object)
- reimprisonment noun
- unimprisonable adjective
- unimprisoned adjective
Etymology
Origin of imprison
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English enprisonen, from Old French enprisoner, equivalent to en- en- 1 + prison prison + -er infinitive suffix
Example Sentences
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Other high-ranking officials from the party have also been imprisoned in what the authorities describe as an anti-corruption crackdown.
From Barron's
“We were fragmented and demoralized, and then someone came along and imprisoned the person responsible for all of that,” Suárez said.
From Los Angeles Times
The 43-year-old opposition leader, whose star power draws huge crowds of youngsters, has been arrested, imprisoned and charged with crimes including treason.
From BBC
Families on Saturday night held candlelight vigils outside El Rodeo prison east of Caracas and El Helicoide, a notorious jail run by the intelligence services, holding signs with the names of their imprisoned relatives.
From Barron's
"She was the lawyer for several imprisoned patriotic military officers. But she was also Commander Chávez's lawyer and, well, being Commander Chávez's lawyer in prison... tough."
From BBC
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