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Imprison

Definition

(formal) To put or keep someone in prison as a punishment for a crime; to confine or restrict someone's freedom in a way that feels like being in prison.

Example Sentences

1The corrupt politician was imprisoned for embezzlement and abuse of power.
2Was she imprisoned for her political activism or for a genuine crime?
3The new law aims to imprison anyone found guilty of hate speech or inciting violence.
4Try not to imprison yourself in negative thoughts and focus on the positive aspects of your life.
5Historians argue that the government effectively imprisoned the entire population by restricting their freedom of movement and assembly.

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