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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