incarcerate

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈkɑːsəreɪt/
US: /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

  1. To put someone in prison or another place from which they cannot escape.

    1. They incarcerate people for committing crimes.
    2. The state has the power to incarcerate dangerous criminals to protect society.

  2. To confine or restrict someone or something.

    1. The dog was incarcerate in a small pen.
    2. Fear can incarcerate individuals, preventing them from pursuing their dreams and goals.

Synonyms

jail detain confine intern imprison

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "incarcerate" in English means: To put someone in prison or another place from which they cannot escape., To confine or restrict someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "incarcerate" is /ɪnˈkɑːsəreɪt/ in British English and /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incarcerate": jail, detain, confine, intern, imprison.

Example usage of "incarcerate": "They incarcerate people for committing crimes.". More examples on the page.