Incarceration

C1 16+

Synonyms of incarceration

Antonyms of incarceration

Collocations of incarceration

prison sentence
Frequency: 80 %

He was given a long prison sentence for his crimes.

criminal record
Frequency: 70 %

Having a criminal record can make it difficult to find a job.

jail time
Frequency: 60 %

She served some jail time before being released on parole.

incarceration rate
Frequency: 50 %

The incarceration rate in the country has been steadily increasing.

prison system
Frequency: 45 %

The prison system is in need of reform to address overcrowding.

Idiomatic Expressions for incarceration

  • Phrase: Doing time
    Meaning: Serving a prison sentence.
    Usage: He was caught committing the crime and is now doing time in jail.