Synonyms of imprison

Antonyms of imprison

Collocations of imprison

behind bars
Frequency: 70 %

He spent years behind bars for his crimes.

inmate
Frequency: 65 %

The inmate was released from prison after serving his sentence.

prison cell
Frequency: 60 %

The prisoner spent most of his days in his small prison cell.

incarcerate
Frequency: 50 %

The judge decided to incarcerate the criminal for a minimum of five years.

penal system
Frequency: 40 %

The government implemented reforms to improve the penal system.

Idiomatic Expressions for imprison

  • Phrase: throw away the key
    Meaning: to imprison someone for a long time with no chance of release
    Usage: The serial killer was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole - they threw away the key.