imprison Meaning & Definition
/ɪmˈpɹɪzən/
What Does Imprison Mean?
Imprison is used as a verb meaning To put in or as if in prison; confine somebody against their will.
Word Facts for Imprison
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ |
| Synonyms | gaol, jug and incarcerate |
| Verb forms | imprisons, imprisoning, imprisoned |
Imprison Definition (Verb)
- To put in or as if in prison; confine somebody against their will.
Verb
- To put in or as if in prison; confine.
Synonyms of Imprison
Imprison synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
imprison (third-person singular simple present imprisons, present participle imprisoning, simple past and past participle imprisoned)
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Origin of Imprison
Inherited from Middle English imprisonen, emprisounen, emprisonen, from Old French emprisonner. Equivalent to im- + prison.
Common Questions About Imprison
What part of speech is imprison?
Imprison is a verb.
What is another word for imprison?
Close synonyms of imprison are gaol, jug and incarcerate. See the full list of imprison synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of imprison?
The past tense of imprison is imprisoned. The present participle is imprisoning.