Imprisonment Definition & Meaning
imprisonment
- noun
- putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
- the state of being imprisoned; "he was held in captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured soldiers"; "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail"; "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon"
- the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)
"Imprisonment" in song lyrics
See how imprisonment is used in real songs:
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"You were too jameelah in and out for imprisonment"
Alexipharmic — Atefah -
"Anyone can fall victim to mental imprisonment"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Mitten Behemoths -
"I tried to stay legitimate, tired of imprisonment"
Capital-X — Resistance
Words that rhyme with imprisonment
Usage tips for "imprisonment"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "imprisonment" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for imprisonment to find words that pair well.