Synonyms for imprisoned

Grammar : Adj

Spell : im-priz-uhn

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈprɪz ən

Définition of imprisoned

Origin : c.1300, from Old French emprisoner (12c.), from em- "in" (see in- (2)) + prison (see prison). Related: Imprisoned; imprisoning.

adj arrested

Example sentences :

I am sure that a child should not be imprisoned in a school.
Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw

It captured and imprisoned the sounds as the photograph retained the images of light.
Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

They imprisoned her, they did not even allow her to look out of a window.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

His hand stole under the steamer rugs and imprisoned her own.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

I tell you that one of your passengers came and imprisoned me in my state-room.
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

Immediately after such fights he had always been imprisoned again.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

And again the thought struck him that his father might be imprisoned there.
Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox

Here is a vain person, and Malvolio is imprisoned and twitted by a clown.
Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry

It was enough for her to remember that she had imprisoned herself in such a place.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Shall I choose a fine, and to be imprisoned until I have paid it?
Extract from : « Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates » by Plato

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