Incarcerate

C1 16+

Synonyms of incarcerate

Antonyms of incarcerate

Collocations of incarcerate

prison sentence
Frequency: 80 %

He was given a long prison sentence for his crimes.

prison system
Frequency: 75 %

The prison system is in need of reform.

criminal behavior
Frequency: 70 %

His criminal behavior landed him in jail.

inmate population
Frequency: 65 %

The inmate population in the prison has been steadily increasing.

incarceration rate
Frequency: 60 %

The incarceration rate in the country has been a topic of debate.

Idiomatic Expressions for incarcerate

  • Phrase: lock up
    Meaning: to put someone in prison
    Usage: The authorities decided to lock up the suspect until the trial.