Incarcerated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /in-ˈkär-sə-ˌrā-təd/ in·car·cer·at·ed

Meaning & Definition of Incarcerated

Incarcerated (adjective)

  1. confined in a jail or prison
  2. constricted but not strangulated

Incarcerated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. taken and held prisoner

    "incarcerated residents of that state are still allowed to vote in elections"

    similar: apprehended, arrested, captive, captured, caught, confined, imprisoned, 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

Incarcerated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put in or as if in prison

    "the state incarcerated over 1900 people last year"

    similar: committed, confined, immured, imprisoned, 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: Incarcerate (verb)

Incarcerate is a different word from Incarcerated. The synonyms below are for incarcerate, not for incarcerated.

  1. to put in or as if in prison

    "the state incarcerated over 1900 people last year"

    similar: commit, confine, immure, imprison, 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 Incarcerated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incarcerated:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incarcerated

Words with the opposite meaning of Incarcerated:

free, discharged, freed, liberated, released

Related Words for Incarcerated

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 Incarcerated

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

Origin & Etymology of Incarcerated

First known use: 1766

Frequently Asked Questions about Incarcerated

What does "Incarcerated" mean?

"Incarcerated" means confined in a jail or prison. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: confined in a jail or prison. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Incarcerated"?

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

What are different ways to say "Incarcerated"?

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

What is the opposite of "Incarcerated"?

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

How do you use "Incarcerated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incarcerated" in a sentence: "incarcerated residents of that state are still allowed to vote in elections"; "the state incarcerated over 1900 people last year".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Incarcerated"?

"Incarcerated" is pronounced /in-ˈkär-sə-ˌrā-təd/ and divided into syllables as in·car·cer·at·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Incarcerated"?

First known use: 1766.