Imprisoned — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /im-ˈpri-zᵊn/ im·pris·on

Meaning & Definition of Imprisoned

Imprisoned (verb)

  1. to put in or as if in prison, confine

Imprisoned (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. taken and held prisoner

    "took up the cause of imprisoned political dissidents"

    similar: apprehended, arrested, captive, captured, caught, confined, incarcerated, interned, jailed, behind bars
    related: bound, enslaved, indentured, ensnared, trapped, abducted, kidnapped, subdued, subjugated, occupied
    opposite: free
    near: unconfined, unrestrained, delivered, emancipated, enfranchised, freed, liberated, paroled, released

Imprisoned (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put in or as if in prison

    "in this society, we try to imprison criminals so that they can't do any more harm"

    similar: committed, confined, immured, incarcerated, interned, jailed, jugged, locked (up)
    related: constrained, limited, restrained, restricted, shut, barred, gated, apprehended, arrested, busted (slang), captured, caught, detained, nabbed, picked up, pinched, seized, impressed, shanghaied, held, impounded, kept, bound, enchained, fettered, handcuffed, manacled, shackled, trammeled
    opposite: discharged, freed, liberated, released
    near: emancipated, enfranchised, manumitted, unbound, uncaged, unchained, unfettered

Related Entry: Imprison (verb)

Imprison is a different word from Imprisoned. The synonyms below are for imprison, not for imprisoned.

  1. to put in or as if in prison

    "in this society, we try to imprison criminals so that they can't do any more harm"

    similar: commit, confine, immure, incarcerate, intern, jail, jug, lock (up)
    related: constrain, limit, restrain, restrict, shut, bar, gate, apprehend, arrest, bust (slang), capture, catch, detain, nab, pick up, pinch, seize, impress, shanghai, hold, impound, keep, bind, enchain, fetter, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel
    opposite: discharge, free, liberate, release
    near: emancipate, enfranchise, manumit, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Imprisoned

The most common words with a similar meaning to Imprisoned:

apprehended, arrested, captive, captured, caught, confined, incarcerated, interned, jailed, behind bars, committed, immured, jugged, locked (up)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Imprisoned

Words with the opposite meaning of Imprisoned:

free, discharged, freed, liberated, released

Related Words for Imprisoned

bound, enslaved, indentured, ensnared, trapped, abducted, kidnapped, subdued, subjugated, occupied, constrained, limited, restrained, restricted, shut, barred, gated, busted, detained, nabbed, picked up, pinched, seized, impressed, shanghaied, held, impounded, kept, enchained, fettered

Near Antonyms of Imprisoned

unconfined, unrestrained, delivered, emancipated, enfranchised, paroled, manumitted, unbound, uncaged, unchained, unfettered

Word Forms of Imprisoned

Inflections: imprisoning, imprisons

Derived words: imprisonment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Imprisoned

Middle English, from Anglo-French emprisoner, from en- + prison prison

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Imprisoned

What does "Imprisoned" mean?

"Imprisoned" means to put in or as if in prison, confine. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to put in or as if in prison, confine. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Imprisoned"?

Other words for "Imprisoned" include apprehended, arrested, captive, captured, caught, confined, incarcerated and interned. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Imprisoned" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Imprisoned"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Imprisoned". Common alternatives include apprehended, arrested, captive, captured, caught, confined, incarcerated, interned, jailed and behind bars.

What is the opposite of "Imprisoned"?

Antonyms of "Imprisoned" include free, discharged, freed, liberated and released. Near antonyms include unconfined, unrestrained, delivered and emancipated.

How do you use "Imprisoned" in a sentence?

Examples of "Imprisoned" in a sentence: "took up the cause of imprisoned political dissidents"; "in this society, we try to imprison criminals so that they can't do any more harm".

Is "Imprisoned" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Imprisoned" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Imprisoned"?

"Imprisoned" is pronounced /im-ˈpri-zᵊn/ and divided into syllables as im·pris·on.

What is the origin of the word "Imprisoned"?

"Imprisoned" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French emprisoner, from en- + prison prison. First known use: 14th century.