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imprisonment

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. imprisonment
2. incarceration

This noun refers to the act of throwing someone into prison or having them incarcerated. It is used in both historical and modern contexts to describe the punishment of imprisoning a person.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"He got imprisoned again?" my friend said in disbelief.

Sentence 2

Hey, can you actually get imprisoned for embezzlement even if it was just a small amount?

Sentence 3

If those in power go unchecked, couldn't anyone end up imprisoned?

Sentence 4

The press team gathered statements protesting the activist's imprisonment.

Sentence 5

I sometimes catch myself wondering if I'll end up imprisoned someday.