Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɑrsəˌreɪtɪd/
verb to be confined or imprisoned
A1 The criminal was incarcerated for his crimes.
A2 She was incarcerated in a maximum-security prison.
B1 The judge decided to incarcerate the defendant for a minimum of five years.
B2 The serial killer was finally captured and incarcerated for life.
C1 The government's policy of incarcerating non-violent offenders has been widely criticized.
C2 He was wrongfully incarcerated for over a decade before new evidence proved his innocence.
adjective imprisoned or confined in a jail or prison
A1 The incarcerated man was released from prison after serving his sentence.
A2 She visited her incarcerated brother in jail every weekend.
B1 The documentary shed light on the harsh conditions faced by incarcerated individuals.
B2 The organization works to provide support for incarcerated youth transitioning back into society.
C1 The novel delves into the psychological impact of long-term incarceration on the incarcerated protagonist.
C2 The film explores the systemic issues within the criminal justice system that lead to high rates of incarcerated individuals.
formal The individual was incarcerated for committing a serious crime.
informal He got locked up for stealing a car.
slang She got thrown in the slammer for shoplifting.
figurative His mind felt incarcerated by the constraints of his own fears.
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